From Literature to Ledgers, A Journey of Transformation
Starting college as an older student can be intimidating, to say the least. Many older students feel they've missed their chance, or that it's too late to change. But Julie Sandoval, a determined and ambitious 28-year-old, shattered these stereotypes when she embarked on her journey at Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½).
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½ Model United Nations Rings in Holiday Season with Clean Sweep of Awards
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Model United Nations (MUN) program attended two conferences this semester and won awards in each competition category for a total of 11 awards. Prior to attending the conferences, Â鶹´«Ã½ MUN students developed position papers on key issues such as the role of information technology in the illicit arms trade, supporting the worlds aquaculture, the impact of bullying and discrimination on youth, and addressing warming permafrost, amongst others. At the conference, students simulated the workings of the actual U.N.
Read More12th Annual Â鶹´«Ã½/Saddleback Student Research Symposium
The Â鶹´«Ã½ and Saddleback Honors Programs held their 12th Annual Â鶹´«Ã½/Saddleback Student Research Symposium on November 3. Students from both colleges convened at Â鶹´«Ã½ to share 59 oral and poster presentations of their research on topics including inequitable access to public transportation among community college students, AI-driven prediction for early detection of diabetes, and college students’ use of disposable vapes.
Read MoreVeterans Services Center Unveils "Sound Off": Stories of Veterans and Military Dependents at Â鶹´«Ã½
The Veterans Services Center officially unveiled the "Sound Off" comic book during the Veterans Day event on November 9. Sound Off is a photo-story blog and of veteran and military-connected students sharing stories from their life experiences. Faculty Tutor Max Evans served as editor for the project, and former Â鶹´«Ã½ professor Nathan Cayanan created the comic book illustrations and served as artistic lead.
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½ Speech Wins 27 Awards Across Four Forensics Tournaments
Â鶹´«Ã½ Speech kicked off their competitive season by earning 27 awards across four forensics tournaments.
The team made its return to competition at the PSCFA Warm Up Invitational on September 30th and October 1st. Seventeen colleges and universities participated in the two-day event hosted by El Camino College.
Read MoreAdvaith Thampi Â鶹´«Ã½ Alum Named a 2023 California Community Colleges Distinguished Alumni
On October 27, the Community College League of California (League) announced its selection of three outstanding California Community Colleges (CCC) alumni for the Distinguished Alumni Award during its Annual Convention. Among the recipients, Advaith Thampi, a graduate of Irvine Valley College (Â鶹´«Ã½), has been nominated by his peers and mentors to receive this prestigious recognition.
Read MoreThe Aspen Institute Names Â鶹´«Ã½ One of 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
has named Â鶹´«Ã½ as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.
Read MoreIntelligent.com Ranks Â鶹´«Ã½ Among Best in U.S.
has included Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) in the Best Community Colleges in California. Â鶹´«Ã½ ranks #3 out of the , scoring 98.04.
Read MoreDesigning a Fulfilling Future: Â鶹´«Ã½ Graphic Design Student Alexis Howard
When Alexis Howard first entered the Â鶹´«Ã½ graphic design program last year, she had no idea that within just a few months she’d be working with her first professional client: the sportswear company Slunks, which recruited her for a major design launch.
For Alexis, it was a hard-fought victory on an educational journey marked by self-discovery and transformation, perseverance, a passion for creativity, and a commitment to personal growth.
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