Message from the President's Desk  |  Scholarship Ceremony Awards $584,555 to Students  |  Photos from End of Year Celebrations  |  IVC Hosts Prompt-a-Thon with Portola High School  |  IVC Speech Wins Double Gold Sweepstakes at Nationals  |  IVC Shines at HTCC Research Conference  |  Hazel Dai's Unconventional Path from Higher Ed to Big Four

Students:

We have entered the season of year-end celebrations including receptions, award/recognition ceremonies, and other special gatherings that celebrate the accomplishments of our students. These celebratory events culminate with IVC’s 40th annual commencement to be held tomorrow. Continue Reading President's Message »

Last week, 578 deserving students were awarded $584,555 in scholarships during IVC's 40th Annual Scholarship Celebration. The celebration was further enriched by $276,615 in outside scholarships and an additional $63,637 in emergency funds and bookstore vouchers. The event truly showcased the community's strong belief in the power of education. 
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We wrapped up the year in style—with laughter, recognition, and plenty of photo-worthy moments! Our students shined bright during the many end of year and award ceremonies held during the past few weeks. Catch the spirit of the season and relive the excitement through our photos below!

Puente End of Year Celebration »
ELEVATE AAPI: End of Year Celebration »
Honors Ceremony »
The Ear Launch Party »
Transfer Celebration »
EOPS Recognition Ceremony »
GAP4+1 Awards Ceremony »
Student Organization Recognition Ceremony »
Early College Breakfast »
College Corps Medal Ceremony »
First-Gen Graduation Celebration »

IVC, in partnership with the Orange County Consortium, proudly hosted its first Prompt-a-thon on May 9. Thirty-four Portola High School students faced off in a high-energy, March Madness-style AI competition, showcasing their skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and technology. Teams of two battled it out in front of industry judges and community partners, with three teams taking home trophies. The event was a celebration of innovation and student talent. See Photos from Prompt-a-thon »

After being named the 1st Place Community College at the NOF Online National Championships, and 1st Place in limited entry at the CCCFA State Championship Tournament, IVC Speech tested their skills at the Phi Rho Pi National Championships in Norfolk, Virginia last month. Ten students represented IVC at the tournament where IVC Speech was awarded the Gold in debate sweepstakes, the Bronze in individual event sweepstakes, and the coveted Gold in overall sweepstakes in the Wheeler Division. This marks the 14th occasion that IVC Speech has been named Phi Rho Pi National Champions. Read More about IVC Speech's Double Gold Sweepstakes »

Last month, 66 IVC Honors students showcased their research at the 25th Annual Honors Transfer Council of California (HTCC) Conference, presenting 33 oral and 15 poster projects. Several students earned top honors, including Amy Xie, Sara Kabbara, and the team of Emily Oh, Nathaniel Cho, and Kareen Airood. Two students, Zifang Shi and Varsha Torpunuri, received the prestigious HTCC Exemplary Achievement Award. Ten additional students served as session moderators, and IVC Honors Coordinator Emily Liu chaired the event for the Honors Transfer Council of California.

Hazel Dai's academic journey began in a rather traditional way: She enrolled at the University of California, Irvine, and earned a degree in Economics. She quickly realized, however, that an Economics degree alone did not provide her with the tangible skills needed to excel in a competitive job market. Read More About Hazel Dai's Journey »

Commencement
Thursday, May 22 | 5 pm | Live Oak Terraces
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Memorial Day Holiday  – Campus Closed 
Monday, May 26  

Summer Schedule Begins: Campus Closed Fridays  
Week of May 27 – Week of August 4

Summer Session Begins
Tuesday, May 27 

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