From the President's Desk | Celebrating Filipino American History Month | Claiming Our Californias with Lee Herrick | IVC Honors Latinx History and Culture | Walk of Hope Brings Community Together | Study Finds IVC has $738.4 Million Economic Impact | Women's Volleyball Team Holds on for Win Against Riverside | IVC Named Great Colleges to Work For 

IVC Colleagues,

Amid our recent celebratory events—such as Latinx Heritage Month and AANAPISI Week—the U.S. Department of Education announced it will withdraw $350 million in grant funding for Fiscal Year 2025. This funding supports many Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNHSIs), Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTIs), and others. Continue Reading President's Message »

Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is celebrated in the United States every October to recognize the history, contributions, and legacy of Filipino Americans. Join us in celebrating FAHM all month long! See Upcoming FAHM Events »

IVC’s ELEVATE AAPI program celebrated its 10-year anniversary as an AANAPISI-serving institution by hosting California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick as the capstone speaker for AANAPISI Week. His acclaimed project Our California has inspired diverse voices across the state to celebrate their communities, and this event continued that tradition by featuring poetry from IVC students and Orange County Poet Laureate Gustavo Hernandez. 
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IVC hosted a Latinx Heritage Month Celebration on September 17 bringing students, faculty, and staff together to honor Latinx history, culture, and contributions. The event featured a dance lesson led by Cielo Dance Events, a marketplace showcasing local Latinx vendors, and a variety of delicious food. Continuing the monthlong celebration, Dr. Hernandez hosted Paletas with the President on September 25.
View Latinx Heritage Celebration Photos »
View Paletas with the President Photos »

IVC’s annual Walk of Hope on September 23 brought students, faculty, and staff together for a one-mile campus loop, lunch from TK Burgers, and mental health resources. Guest speaker Orlando Ambriz, Jr., a U.S. Navy and Green Beret veteran, shared an inspiring message of resilience and hope. View Walk of Hope Photos »

A new Economic Impact Study confirms IVC's powerful role as an economic driver in Orange County. In Fiscal Year 2023–24, IVC contributed $738.4 million to the local economy—supporting 6,983 jobs. Students see strong returns, gaining $3.50 in lifetime earnings for every dollar invested. The study underscores IVC’s vital role in building futures, fueling regional growth, and strengthening California’s economy.
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After winning the first two sets at Riverside in an Orange Empire Conference match on September 24, the Irvine Valley women's volleyball team looked to be in complete control. But it ended up being a long night and match for the Lasers. Irvine Valley pulled out the win, but it took a while. IVC and Riverside went five sets with the Lasers finally winning, 25-23, 25-18, 25-27, 23-25, 15-13. Read More About Women's Volleyball Win » 

IVC was named to the 2025 Great Colleges to Work For® list, earning Honor Roll distinction for the fourth consecutive year. The recognition, published by The Chronicle of Higher Education and GreatCollegesList.com, highlights the college’s supportive and empowering workplace culture that contributes directly to student success. Add the 2025 Great Colleges to Work For Badge to Your Email Signature »

Faculty Chat with the President 
Thursday, October 2 | 1 pm | Online via Zoom 

District-Wide Banner Town Hall 
Tuesday, October 7 | 3 – 4:30 pm | A 311

Employee Flu Shot Clinic
Tuesday, October 14 | 10 am – 2 pm | A 311

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