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Imperial Valley College Breaks Ground on Public Safety Center and Operations Warehouse
-Editorial Imperial Valley College held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on two major campus projects funded through the Measure B bond approved by local voters in 2022. The projects include a new Public Safety Regional Training…
Imperial Valley College Nursing Program to Host National Accreditation Review
-Editorial Imperial Valley College’s Nursing and Allied Health Department will host a site visit from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) as part of the initial national accreditation review of the college’s Associate Degree of Science in Registered…
Ellie Burgueño Challenges UABC Students to Design Their Future and Think Big on Financial Independence
-Editorial Journalist, author, and media leader Ellie Burgueno delivered a conference on personal finance and women’s financial independence on March 6 to students at the Faculty of Administrative Sciences at Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. The presentation was inspired by…
Baja California Opens Registration for Federal Student Aid Program
-Editorial The Baja California government announced key dates for the Beca Rita Cetina, a federal program aimed at supporting basic education students and helping families with school expenses. The initiative is part of a broader strategy promoted by Mexican President…
STEAM Conference Sparks Big Dreams and Future Careers For Imperial Valley Girls
-Editorial The force was with high school girls from across the Imperial Valley and surrounding region who attended a full-day STEAM conference on Jan. 24 at Central Union High School, designed to inspire students to explore careers in science, technology,…
Vincent Memorial High School Wins 2026 Mock Trial Competition
-Editorial The Imperial County Office of Education hosted its annual Mock Trial ceremony to honor students who participated in this year’s competition. Vincent Memorial Catholic High School received first-place recognition, while Central Union High School was awarded second place. The…
$12.8 Million Federal Grant Awarded to Expand College and Career Readiness in Imperial County
-Editorial The Imperial County Office of Education has received a more than $12 million federal GEAR UP grant aimed at expanding college and career readiness by supporting a single cohort of students from middle school through their first year of…
“This Will Be My Year!”: Imperial Valley College Hosts Vision Board Event for Students and Community
-Editorial Imperial Valley College hosted a free community vision board event on Jan. 15 at the El Centro Library, drawing students and residents from across Imperial Valley for an afternoon focused on creativity, reflection, and goal-setting. The event, titled “THIS…
Hispanic Students Reach Record Enrollment Levels at U.S. Colleges and Universities
-Editorial Hispanic student participation in U.S. colleges has reached historic levels, according to the Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2025 report from College Board. The report highlights that over an eight-year period, Hispanic enrollment has shown unprecedented growth…
Veterans University Brings Vital Benefits and Support to Imperial Valley Service Members
-Editorial Local Imperial Valley veterans gathered Dec. 8 at Hidalgo Hall for a Veterans University event hosted by Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., where federal, state, and local agencies provided information on benefits, health care, and support services available to service…