College Administration
| John C. Hernandez, Ph.D. | President |
| Davit Khachatryan | Vice President, College Administrative Services |
| Martha A. |
Student Cybersecurity Team Emerges as Top-Performer at Regional Competition
Irvine Valley College's Collegiate Cybersecurity team, Cyber Optics, recently competed in the Western Region Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (WRCCDC) and emerged successful. The competition, held virtually, brought together teams from universities and colleges in the western region of the United States to test their skills in cybersecurity defense. The Cyber Optics team, made up of four students with a passion for cybersecurity, competed against 20 other teams in a simulated high-stress cybersecurity environment.
IVC's Performing Arts Center Features Collaborative Performances and Diverse Lineup
As Irvine Valley College’s acclaimed Performing Arts Center prepares for the busy Spring season, patrons of the arts have been warmed by several wintertime performances produced by the talented IVC Music Department. January and February saw several small ensemble and piano concerts, a Faculty Harp Recital, and following in early March several large ensemble performances.
Dawn Pickering Celebration Endowed Scholarship
Dawn Pickering was born and raised in Orange County. After graduating from Santa Ana High School, she continued her education at UCI where she earned a bachelor’s degree in dance. She spent a large part of her adult life traveling the world as a professional dancer. Back in the states, she was part of the Solid Gold Las Vegas show cast. Dawn joined the IVC Family in January of 2013 and immediately embraced her work and all that IVC stood for.
Black Student Success Scholar Program
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The Black Student Success Scholars (BSSS) program connects students from the African Diaspora to experience Black Excellence through a safe and welcoming environment.
ASIVC Student Government Election Results
SOCCCD Student Trustee: Katelyn Hidde
ASIVC President: Diego Victoria
ASIVC Executive Vice-President: Chloe Han
ASIVC Vice-President of Budget and Finance: Dylan Ferrer
ASIVC Vice-President of External Affairs: Alexia Gallon
ASIVC Vice-President of Inter-Club Council (ICC): Hannah Le
ASIVC Vice-President of Public Relations: Gergory Peregrin
Cybersecurity Specialist and Author, Dr. Travis Michael Hearne Speaking at IVC May 5
As part of IVC's GAP4+1 Business Leader Speaker Series, Cybersecurity Specialist and author Dr. Travis Michael Hearne will give a talk at the IVC Performing Arts Center from 12:30 - 1:30 pm on Friday, May 5. Following his talk, Dr. Hearne will do a book signing from 1:30 - 2 pm. The event will benefit students in the Guaranteed Accounting Program (GAP4+1), a collaboration between IVC and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF).
Allyson Najera Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar
IVC student Allyson Najera has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.
Epic Wins: New IVC Professors Take Esports Program to the Next Level
Irvine Valley College’s newest sports team isn’t fighting it out on the field or contending on the court. They’re rallying in rows of 27-inch ViewSonic desktop monitors, locked into the intense graphics glowing on their screens.
The IVC Laser Esports Arena is home base for more than 100 students and various faculty who participate in the College’s revolutionary esports program. You’ll find the impressive “lounge for the leet” on the Irvine Valley College campus, located in the Student Activities Center.
IVC 2021-22 Men’s Soccer Team Earns Special State Scholar Honor
Irvine Valley College's men's soccer team stood out on the field and in the classroom during the 2021-22 season. The team has received a state scholar-team of the year award in men's soccer from the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). The accolade is especially significant as 2021-22 was the last season for legendary coach Martin McGrogan who retired last summer after starting the IVC program 31 years ago. The squad will officially be recognized on March 29 at the CCCAA state awards luncheon in Sacramento.