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.
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.
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.
The magic of science
After a nearly three-year hiatus, YVC’s STEM Day returned this January with a bang. The event brought hundreds of elementary school children and their families to campus for a fun-filled day of hands-on activities introducing them to science, technology, engineering
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.
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
Celebrating diversity on campus
Cultural and ethnic diversity makes colleges and universities, like Yakima Valley College, better places to learn. This diversity helps support innovation, growth and success on our campuses. Recognizing these efforts, YVC has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution by
Upward Bound alum honored
Lupita Reyes of Toppenish is the first YVC student to receive a prestigious scholarship from the Northwest Association Educational Opportunity Programs honoring individuals who overcome barriers to achieve outstanding academic success.
Alum focused on public service and giving back to community
Following his service, Ilifonso Garcia enrolled in Yakima Valley College’s Criminal Justice program and despite his nervousness at being a new college student, he found support from YVC’s faculty and staff.
Alum advocates for TRIO programs
Upward Bound (UB) alumnus Esther Estrada ‘16 recently attended the Council for Opportunity in Education Conference hosted by the Washington State TRIO Association to advocate for programs that support populations frequently underserved in higher education.