Ernst joins YVC as Vice President for Instruction and Student Services
Jennifer Ernst, a long-time community college executive leader and faculty member, will join Yakima Valley College as Vice President for Instruction and Student Services effective July 1, 2021. Ernst brings extensive experience providing high-quality, student-centered learning experiences to diverse populations in
YVC Celebrates Class of 2021
Yakima Valley College presented its 92nd Graduating Class on June 18, 2021 with an online, live-streamed event. The celebration included both photo and video submissions from graduates, and encouraging messages from faculty, staff and administrators. YVC's Choir performed a rendition
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.
Nurturing a strong start
YVC's Early Childhood Education program is strengthening the workforce of early educators in central Washington.
Stepping up to success
Step up to College is providing students in danger of not finishing high school a vital pathway to pursue post-secondary education.
Writing reimagined
Changes to YVC's Writing Centers aim to create more inclusive, welcoming spaces for students.
Growing leaders in agriculture
The first cohort in YVC's new bachelor's program in agricultural studies recently started their coursework.
Building a better future
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
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.