Men's Tennis Team Wins State Championship | Black Student Success Scholars' HBCU Tour  |  Student Services Center and Student Union Groundbreaking  |  IVC MUN Makes Triumphant Return  |  GAP4+1 Business Leader Speaker Series  |  Pledges and Pinwheels Shows Support for Foster Youth  |  New Real Estate Coursework Brings Real World Insights to the Classroom

IVC Men’s Tennis claimed the 2025 CCCAA State Championship with a dramatic 5-2 comeback win over Foothill College in Ventura. After trailing in doubles, the Lasers surged with four straight singles victories, led by standout performances from Sufyan Ashraf, Lucas Diaz, Luis Moros, and Nevin McCann. As the No. 4 seed, IVC knocked out top-ranked Ventura and No. 3 Riverside to finish the season 13-2 under Head Coach Ross Duncan. Read More About Men's Tennis »

Eight students from IVC’s Black Student Success Scholars Program recently took part in the third annual HBCU Tour, visiting top historically Black colleges including Spelman, Morehouse, and Tuskegee. Beyond campus visits, students explored key landmarks in African American history such as the MLK Jr. Center, Rosa Parks Museum, and the Legacy Museum. A powerful moment came at the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, where students found their family surnames etched into the National Monument of Freedom, honoring formerly enslaved individuals listed in the 1870 census. Learn More About Black Student Success Scholars »

IVC has officially broken ground on its largest construction project in four decades: a $70 million development featuring a new Student Services Center, Student Union, and redesigned central quad. The groundbreaking ceremony, which included a land blessing by Acjachemen Nation tribal leader Mark Mendez and his son, marked both a celebration of IVC’s 40-year legacy and a bold step toward the future. Set to open in phases through 2028, the new facilities will enhance student life, centralize support services, and reflect the college’s commitment to equity, sustainability, and community.
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IVC’s Model United Nations team made a stellar return to international competition at the National Model UN Conference in New York, April 5–11, earning two Outstanding Delegation awards and a Position Paper Award. Competing as Solomon Islands and Dominica, the 15-student team tackled global issues from nuclear disarmament to food systems. IVC was one of only two community colleges to receive multiple top honors and capped the experience with a visit to the UN General Assembly.

IVC’s Guaranteed Accounting Program (GAP4+1) welcomed Theresa Thomas as the featured guest for its Business Leader Speaker Series. A certified expert in business etiquette with more than two decades of experience, Thomas shared invaluable insights on the importance of self-presentation, networking, and confidence-building in today’s competitive workforce. The event also included a Recruitment Fair, offering students a direct connection to employers and opportunities to explore career pathways. See Photos from GAP4+1 Business Leader Speaker Series »

On May 1, the IVC community came together to turn awareness into action for Foster Care Awareness Month. The Pledges & Pinwheels event created a vibrant display of solidarity, encouragement, and hope for current and former foster youth pursuing higher education. Each pinwheel planted was more than decoration—it was a message that our foster youth are seen, supported, and never standing alone. Thank you for helping change the narrative, one pledge at a time. See Pledges & Pinwheels Photos »

“It’s to everyone’s benefit to learn about real estate,” says Rick Boone, a professor and chair of the Real Estate program at Irvine Valley College (IVC).  “Regardless if we are renters or homeowners, we all have to live somewhere – so it’s essential to learn about the legalities and nuances of the real estate industry.”

With that in mind, he has focused on expanding IVC’s real estate pre-license curriculum to include a series of noncredit courses aimed at fostering general knowledge of real estate - furthering educational, practical or career goals. Read More About Real Estate »

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