YVC Voice Magazine
Featured Articles
The power of story
Author, poet and songwriter Dan Erickson tackles new genre in his sabbatical project.
Expanding lives
New partnership involving YVC opens opportunity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Yakima Valley.
94th Commencement Ceremony
Yakima Valley College hosted its 94th Commencement Ceremony on June 16.
People
In Basket I Summer 2023
Briefs highlighting the activities and accomplishments of faculty, staff and students.
Exceptional Faculty Awards provide a boost to teaching and learning
During 2022-23, 17 YVC faculty members received awards to support research and other activities that strengthen teaching.
Student-Athlete Spotlight | Rachel Farr
Women's soccer player Rachel Farr, named East Region Co-MVP, signed with Division I Portland State University in February.
Athletics
Annual awards presented to student-athletes
Dozens of student-athletes received YVC and conference honors for the 2022-23 season.
Former men’s basketball player finds success
Bryan Strom, recently honored by the American Indian College Fund, looks to give back to the community.
Yaks miss out on playoffs but look to build
The Yaks baseball and softball teams showed their potential during their 2023 campaigns.
Arts
The return of the Black Box Poetry Slam
The annual Black Box Poetry Slam came back to campus with a vengeance this spring — marking its 23rd appearance at YVC.
Inside Out
This summer, the Larson Gallery is hosting an exhibit celebrating the natural world, “Inside Out,” featuring art by Susan Harris (acrylic paint), Darcie Roberts (pastel)
Larson Gallery Guild Members’ Exhibition
This June the Larson Gallery hosted the 2023 Guild Members’ Exhibition. This annual non-juried exhibition highlights the creativity of Larson Gallery Guild members.
On Campus
BAS-TE alumna and Sun Valley teacher receives Alpha Delta Kappa grant
YVC BAS-TE alumna and Sun Valley kindergarten teacher Alicia Caballero was awarded recently a $500 classroom grant from Alpha Delta Kappa.
President’s Letter | Summer 2023
We look forward to seeing how YVC's Class of 2023 will make our community and the world a better place.
YVC students earn scholarships for the 2023-24 year
Many Yakima Valley College students have earned scholarships to help them pursue their dreams of a college education.

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