Turning wrenches to success
Automotive Service Technology programs provides students with hands-on career options for students Isaac Rivera and Cathy 'Kat' Elkins.
Sabbatical provides faculty with time to engage and recharge
For Spanish Instructor Peter Monahan, a Fall 2022 sabbatical provided time to travel throughout South America and intensively practice the art of navigating language and dialects — something he teaches daily in his first- and second-year Spanish courses.
Clubs provide a place for students to engage
Yakima Valley College’s engineering program is one of the best kept secrets in the valley, according to Kevin Carlascio, who teaches part-time in it while serving as a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Survey Supervisor and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Job Skills Program helps train area workers
Yakima Valley College partnered with Yakama Forest Products (YFP) through the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges Job Skills Program (JSP). Awarded in the amount of $90,012, this partnership will enable Yakama Forest Products to provide necessary industry-specific
From small stage, to the big screen
YVC Alumni Cody Lightning launches career in movie and film.
Saying bye to the textbook
Recently, a number of Yakima Valley College instructors have joined in efforts to make college more affordable for students while also creating materials that improve student learning.
Alumni Spotlight | Smith family
Some institutions of higher education make an impact on the lives of individuals and their families long after they’ve walked the halls, grabbed lunch in the cafeteria, spent hours studying and completed their training. For Mark Smith and his siblings
Athletics Photo Gallery | Spring 2023
View photo highlights from the soccer and volleyball seasons, plus the Yaks basketball teams getting ready to kick off.
President’s Letter | Spring 2023
At YVC, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to pursue a better life.
In Basket I Spring 2023
Briefs highlighting the activities and accomplishments of faculty, staff and students.