A year after staging a comeback en route to the state title, Irvine Valley's men's tennis team left no doubt during the 2026 3C2A Men's Dual Team Championship, sweeping Foothill College, 5-0, in a rematch of the 2025 version Wednesday at Ventura College. The win marks IVC's fifth state championship, all of which have come since 2015.

IVC sprinted out of the gates at No. 2 doubles with freshman Humam Alajeely and sophomore Nevin McCann breaking Foothill three times en route to a 6-0 lead. With No. 1 doubles, the Orange Empire Conference's pair of the year, freshmen Philip Neuman and Steven Anderson, held off a mid-set rally from Foothill's Abdala Quintero and Danyl Yavir. Read More About Men's Tennis »

Students brought their ideas to life at the 3rd annual Humanities Student Showcase on March 30. The event featured creative, academic, and research projects from across disciplines. Participants delivered a series of three-minute presentations, offering quick snapshots of projects ranging from research to creative work. The English Department also announced its Writing Award winners, recognizing outstanding achievement in writing and composition. The event concluded with a gallery walk, where presenters stood alongside visual displays—posters, artwork, and more—engaging attendees in one-on-one conversations. View Photos from Humanities Student Showcase »

On April 15, the campus community gathered for a thought-provoking conversation on understanding and addressing anti-Blackness, led by Dr. Jonathan Henderson, a faculty leader, researcher, and equity practitioner with nearly 15 years of experience in higher education. Dr. Henderson opened the session by defining anti-Blackness and distinguishing it from broader concepts such as racism and bias, while highlighting how it operates across policies, practices, and campus culture. Participants also engaged in dialogue centered on the lived experiences of Black students, faculty, and staff, followed by small-group discussions to identify local challenges and opportunities for action. View Photos from Dr. Henderson's Talk »

IVC has been recognized for its commitment to supporting military-connected students, earning the 2026–2027 Military Friendly® Schools designation with a Silver-level distinction, as well as the Military Spouse Friendly® School designation. Announced on March 25, this recognition highlights IVC’s dedication to providing high-quality support services, academic pathways, and resources for veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. Read More About the Military Friendly Designation »

IVC celebrated DEIA Day on April 3 with a campuswide gathering focused on elevating Indigenous voices and honoring the ancestral lands the college occupies. Tribal members from the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation, Belardes Band, and the Gabrielino-Shoshone Nation of Southern California shared their stories, perspectives, and cultural knowledge. Read More About DEIA Day »

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