IVC to hold State of the College Address, groundbreaking ceremony

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA) - Imperial Valley College (IVC) is set to hold the State of the College Address next week.

The address is taking place at the campus Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Building 3200, Room 3201, and IVC says it will bring "together college leadership and community partners to hear updates on the institution's progress, priorities and ongoing efforts to strengthen educational opportunities throughout the Imperial Valley."

Erik Ortega, Imperial Community College District Board President, Dr. Lennor Johnson, IVC Superintendent/President, Ric Epps, Academic Senate President, and Elaine Valdez, Associated Students Government, will deliver remarks during the event.

Following the address, there will also be a groundbreaking ceremony "recognizing the start of construction for the Public Safety Regional Training Center and a new Maintenance and Operations Warehouse."

"On March 25, we are marking the start of two projects that expand how Imperial Valley College partners with local law enforcement and public safety agencies to train the next generation of professionals right here in the Imperial Valley," said Dr. Johnson.

The event will go until 4 p.m. To learn more about the upcoming event, click here.