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Whether she’s teeing off on the golf course or problem solving on the computer, Vaishu Kagita consistently strives to boost her skills while closing gender gaps.

The current president of Irvine Valley College (IVC)’s Girls Who Code Club – working to advance the role of women in technology – and a former member of her high school’s varsity golf team, she is now a data science major at IVC.

Personal finance company WalletHub recently published a list of the best community colleges in 2024, ranking IVC as the #1 community college in California and #6 nationwide. WalletHub compared over 650 community colleges across the United States, evaluating 18 key cost and quality indicators. Their rankings were based on where students can receive the best education at the lowest price. The news has garnered local media attention, further publicizing this honorable recognition for IVC.

In July, members of the IVC Chorale joined choirs from across the U.S. when they traveled to France to participate in the Paris Choral Festival, commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the Liberation of France. The group visited Normandy, including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, where they performed during a wreath-laying ceremony. They also explored cultural sites like Mont Saint-Michel and the Rouen Cathedral, famously painted by Claude Monet.  

The IVC Library building is closed for renovations during the fall semester. During the closure, you can access library services in their temporary location, A 311. 

Irvine Valley College’s women’s volleyball team has been named a recipient of the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT.  A record number of volleyball programs have earned the award this year.

Five Irvine Valley College (IVC) students showcased their research prowess at the 11th Annual California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Summer Research Symposium held on August 8 at the Titan Student Union Pavilions at CSUF.

Meet Seira Homma, a distinguished graduate of Irvine Valley College whose academic journey was defined by her outstanding leadership and commitment to mental health advocacy. As an IVC Student Ambassador and President of the Active Minds Club, Seira demonstrated exemplary dedication to raising awareness and supporting mental health initiatives.

Mike Applegate was a pioneer in the accounting software arena back in the 1980's – and now he's paying it forward for Irvine Valley College (IVC) students. 

Applegate launched TimeValue Software in 1984, a time when the software industry was in its infancy.  Emerging as the industry leader in amortization software, the company’s first and flagship product – TValue – is now used by most of the top 100 accounting firms in the U.S.

Woraporn Sae-Hia is an enterprising international student at IVC, who is charting her path toward a future in business. Hailing from Thailand, Woraporn's journey towards academic and professional excellence began at Darunsikkhalai, where she specialized in Engineering Science. With a steadfast focus on her academic pursuits, Woraporn has set her sights on UC Irvine for her four-year institution plans. Her ambition to become an entrepreneur drives her forward, fueled by a desire to innovate and create positive change in the business world.