Rivera selected for internship with Tesla
YVC Automotive Service Technology (AST) student Isaac Rivera was selected for an intensive training program this summer.
Granger native gets jump-start on college
Not many people have earned their master's degree and worked almost a full year in their career field by age 23, but it’s a feat achieved by Granger native Jasmine Aldaco ‘17.
Alumni Spotlight | Katelyn McDowell ‘17
Katelyn McDowell '17, who grew up in East Valley, took advantage of YVC’s Running Start program while in high school.
Flores participates in research project at Stanford University
YVC student Francisco Flores is among 29 students from across the country participating in a selective research opportunity at Stanford University this summer.
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.
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.
Engineering student nominated for state-wide academic honors
Each year Yakima Valley College selects a nominee to represent our college in the annual All-USA Academic Team competition. This year, engineering student Carlos Trejo-Perez was selected.
STEM students and faculty attend biomedical conference
With support from the Universal Design for Equity and Accountability in Learning (UDEAL) grant, three YVC STEM students and two faculty members recently traveled to Anaheim, Calif. to participate in the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS).
Yakima Valley College begins research for centennial celebration
Yakima Valley College begins research for centennial celebration.
Esmeralda Diera selected for Transforming Lives Award
Esmeralda Diera was selected as YVC’s nominee for Washington state’s Transforming Lives Award. Each year, the Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT) Awards Committee recognizes the accomplishments of nominees from each of the state’s community and technical colleges for