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Finding a Sustainable Career Path
Jenny Huynh is proof positive that one can leverage core skills to segue into a dream job.
Now a global sustainability manager at apparel companies and sister brands Alo Yoga and Bella + Canvas, she embarked on a career in corporate sustainability after several years in the fast-paced field of public accounting and financial auditing.
Her transition to a career dedicated to sustainable stewardship in the apparel industry was a gradual one. “A career doesn’t have to be linear,” she says. “You can always pivot and find something different.”
Seven IVC Students Present Cutting-Edge Research at 2025 CSUF Summer Symposium
Seven Irvine Valley College (IVC) students, part of a cohort of 51, showcased their research prowess at the 12th Annual California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Summer Research Symposium, held on August 7 at the Titan Student Union Pavilion.
From the Desk of The President
At Irvine Valley College, we believe this is the moment not just to improve student success — but to transform student success. Our commitment is clear: post-completion outcomes are not an afterthought — they are intentional, institutional, and a strategic priority. Economic and social mobility are at the center of our new strategic plan — Inspire 2035, signaling that our mission extends far beyond credential completion.
Irvine Valley College Grad Forges Successful Music Career and Earns Grammy Nod in the Process
Irvine Valley College (IVC) alumna Michelle Packman has carved out a unique niche for herself in the ultra-competitive music industry.
The Laguna Hills native is now a Grammy-nominated string producer, composer and arranger – and has composed and recorded strings for over 300 artists.
Irvine Valley College (IVC) Partners with ASU Online to Offer Students Special Tuition for Bachelor’s Degrees
Irvine Valley College (IVC) students now have a more affordable path to earning bachelor’s degrees online, supported by a new partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). Beginning this fall, eligible students and alumni from IVC can save 22% on tuition when they transfer to ASU Online through the California Community College Achievement Plan.
Arts Promenade & Coffee Structure
Project Start Date: Fall 2021
Construction Start Date: Fall 2024
Project Completion Date: May 2026
Project Description:
The Arts Promenade & Coffee Structure project at Irvine Valley College (IVC) transforms the area between the Arts Village and the Performing Arts Center (PAC) into a vibrant, student-centered outdoor environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and well-being.
Key upgrade initiatives include:
Lot 7 Permanent Placement
Planning Start Date: Spring 2025
Construction Start Date: Spring 2026
Project Completion Date: Mid-Fall 2026
Project Description:
This project involves the conversion of Parking Lot 7 from a temporary gravel lot to a fully paved, permanent facility to improve accessibility, safety, and usability for Irvine Valley College students, staff, and visitors.
Upgrades will include:
Student Activities Center (SAC) Repurpose
Project Start Date: Fall 2025
Construction Start Date: Fall 2027
Project Completion Date: Spring 2028
Project Description:
The Student Activities Center (SAC) at Irvine Valley College is scheduled for repurposing following the completion of the Student Services Center (SSC) and the Student Union (SU), both of which are anticipated to be completed by Spring 2028.
Programming for the SAC will begin in Fall 2025, with construction estimated to start in Fall 2027.
OCTA Bus Stop Relocation Parking
Plannig Start Date: Spring 2025
Estimated Construction Start Date: Spring 2026
Estimated Project Completion Date: Summer 2026
Project Description:
Irvine Valley College is collaborating with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to develop a new, permanent campus bus stop located within Parking Lot 5.