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…
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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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IVC to launch largest nursing cohort for fall semester
In a press release, the program is said to be doubling “its entry-level Registered Nursing (RN) enrollment and increases total capacity across…
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IVC’s Employee Appreciation & Wellness Fair to be held April 17
Imperial Valley College (IVC) is inviting the public to a showcase for the annual Employee Appreciation & Wellness…
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