Employee Recognition Ceremony Honors Faculty, Staff, and Administrators | Student Creativity Takes Center Stage at Showcase Event | Future IVC Students Attend 5th Annual Preview Night | IVC Dual Enrollment Partnership Recognized with California Exemplary Award | IVC Earns Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Designations | Men's Tennis Team Advances to State Championship Final 

On April 16, our campus community gathered in the Performing Arts Center to celebrate the annual Employee Recognition Ceremony. The event honored faculty and staff for years of service, Employees of the Year, newly tenured faculty, and Caring Campus Ambassadors. Recognized awardees included: Classified Employee of the Year, Desiree Ortiz; Manager of the Year, Karen Orlando; and Teachers of the Year, Deanna Valdez, Marco Randazzo, and Mary Gulino. Three Caring Campus Ambassadors were also recognized: Deejay Santiago, Roopa Mathur, and Briana Bell. See Employee Recognition Ceremony photos »

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, giving students the opportunity to share their work with peers, faculty, and campus guests. The evening began with opening remarks before participants delivered a series of three-minute presentations, offering quick snapshots of projects ranging from research to creative work. Midway through the program, the English Department 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. See Photos from Humanities Student Showcase »

On April 15, IVC hosted our 5th Annual Preview Night, welcoming 3,124 prospective students and their families to explore academic programs, student services, and campus life. Attendees connected with campus resources through a 55-booth fair, and attended sessions on topics ranging from the arts and STEM to the adult learner experience. Read more about Preview Night »

On March 23, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond named 32 recipients of the California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award, including Tustin Unified School District’s Legacy Magnet Academy in partnership with IVC. The honor recognizes programs that expand access to college coursework and support student success through strong K–12 and college collaboration. The Legacy partnership provides students with opportunities to earn college credit and explore career pathways at no cost while still in high school.

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 »

Irvine Vallley's men's tennis team will go after its second straight 3C2A State Dual title after defeating Glendale in a regional final on Saturday at home. The Lasers, seeded first in SoCal, take on Foothill, the No. 2 team from the North. 

On Saturday, IVC's top doubles team of freshmen Philip Neuman and Steven Anderson won, 8-6, the Nol. 2 duo of freshman Humam Alajeely and sophomore Nevin McCann cruised, 8-2, and the third team of freshman Richard Petery and Jonnathan Hinkel won, 8-6. Read More About Men's Tennis »

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