Topping Out Ceremony for IVC's New Student Services Center | Celebrating Community at Puente's Noche de Familia | 9/11 Day of Remembrance | IVC Ranked Among Top 15 Community Colleges in the Nation | Men's Soccer Team Dominates the Day in 6-0 Win Over Mesa | Multi-talented IVC Grad Dreams Big
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Topping Out Ceremony for IVC’s New Student Services Center |
IVC celebrated a significant milestone with the topping out of its new Student Services Center on September 4. The campus community gathered to sign the final steel beam before it was lifted into place, honoring a longstanding construction tradition that symbolizes progress, good fortune, and a safe completion. The new Student Services Center and Student Union buildings represent the college’s largest construction project to date and emphasize IVC’s commitment to enhancing student support and community engagement. See Topping Out Ceremony Photos »
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Celebrating Community at Puente’s Noche de Familia |
On September 11, the Puente Program hosted its annual “Noche de Familia,” welcoming Puente Cohort 5 students, siblings, parents, grandparents, and friends to celebrate and learn about the Puente program. The event fostered a strong sense of community, highlighting families’ vital role in supporting Puente students throughout their educational journey. See Puente Noche de Familia Photos »
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9/11 Day of Remembrance at IVC |
IVC honored the lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks with a Day of Remembrance ceremony on September 11 hosted by IVC Campus Police in partnership with local first responder agencies. President John Hernandez welcomed the campus community, followed by brief remarks from Chief of Police Phil Romero. The program included a moment of silence, a flag-folding ceremony, and a bagpipe performance of “Amazing Grace” by retired Deputy Sheriff Don Dixon. See 9/11 Day of Remembrance Photos »
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IVC Ranked Among Top 15 Community Colleges in the Nation |
WalletHub recognized IVC as one of the nation’s best community colleges in its 2025 rankings, placing the college at #12. The annual ranking evaluates more than 650 community colleges nationwide on factors such as tuition and fees, student-faculty ratio, graduation rates, student loan default rates, and return on educational investment. IVC earned this distinction for its academic rigor, transfer success, and exceptional student support services.
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Men's Soccer Team Dominates the Day in 6-0 win Over Mesa |
After winning its first match of the season at Southwestern, the Irvine Valley men's soccer team never let up in another solid victory on Friday. The Lasers scored six goals and had several other great chances in a 6-0 win over San Diego Mesa at home. Read More About Men’s Soccer »
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Multi-talented IVC Grad Dreams Big
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While Talla Khattat’s educational path is not a simple or straightforward one, this former IVC student and recent UCLA graduate is brimming with ideas, talent, and sheer grit – traits which will most certainly help her forge a successful career. The definitive renaissance woman, Talla, 22, has multiple career aspirations – traveling investigative journalist, pianist, composer, teacher, and film producer – and one day aims to succeed at all five. Read More About Talla »
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