San Pasqual schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week, taking place October 23 through October 31, is a weeklong effort to help communities across the country take a stand against drugs…
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IVC impacted by Department of Education funding cuts
Nearly $2 million was cut from the fund allocated to Hispanic-serving institutions such as Imperial Valley College…
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Nonprofit supports Yuma and Imperial students on college journey
Florecer is opening doors to higher education for students who might otherwise feel shut…
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IVC graduate recognized for her performance in the classroom and film industry
Paola Batiz is an Imperial Valley College (IVC) college graduate and a recipient of the MANA de Imperial Valley scholarship. She also plays a…
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Teens in El Centro launch podcast highlighting life in the Imperial Valley
“Voices del Valle” is an 11-episode series created by students at Central Union High School in collaboration with KPBS San…
Continue Reading Local college could lose federal funding
The San Diego and Imperial Counties Community College Association (SDICCCA) is calling for urgent action to protect federal funding for…
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Imperial Valley Mall to host fashion show for back to school season
The fashion show is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16 at the Imperial Valley Food…
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City of El Centro launches 2025 Mayor of the Day Essay Contest
According to a press release, the program is to help “engage young people in civic education and encourage the next generation of community…
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Local medical group is giving back to educators
Legacy MD Medical Group says they are giving out 150 bags to school teachers for the new school…
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Imperial Valley College and UABC sign cross-border education agreement
Imperial Valley College has signed a five-year agreement with Universidad Autónoma de Baja California to strengthen cross-border collaboration in…
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Back to School dates in the Desert Southwest
(KYMA, KECY) – The following is when students are scheduled to go back to school. Share your first day with us by sending us your pics and videos…
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CUHS launches ‘Voices del Valle’ podcast series
According to a press release, the podcast, which is student-driven and in collaboration with KPBS, aims to amplify “the voices of teens in the…
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IID awards classrooms $1.1 million in energy grants
According to a news release obtained by KYMA, this is part of their Grants for Energy Modernization in Schools (GEMS) program, which launched earlier…
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Cross-Border support helps Calexico adults learn English
At a recent “Ceremonia de Logro” held at Camarena Memorial Library, students celebrated the progress they’ve made in a beginner-level English…
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Imperial Valley students awarded over $30k in scholarships
An Imperial Valley organization awarded students over $30,000 in scholarships during a…
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IVC hosts 2025 commencement ceremony
It was a big day for college grads in the Valley as Imperial Valley College (IVC) hosted their commencement ceremony…
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SDSU Imperial Valley holds 66th commencement ceremony
San Diego State University Imperial Valley celebrated its Class of 2025 during the 66th commencement ceremony held Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at the…
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Valley teens compete in culinary showdown
High school students from Calexico, Brawley, and Calipatria competed in a full day of challenges designed to showcase their creativity and culinary…
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Imperial County joins statewide child care provider protests
Imperial County made their voices heard as California child care providers are protesting to demand fair wages and better…
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Two local artists to share filmmaking insights during Brawley Career Day
Roy Dorantes, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, and Anthony De La Cruz, an actor, will team up to “inspire and educate attendees” during the Brawley…
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