2023 Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award | Libby McRae
The Yakima Valley College Foundation presents the Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award to Libby McRae.
2023 Emeritus Faculty Award | Kathleen Ashworth
Yakima Valley College honored Kathleen Ashworth with the 2023 Emeritus Faculty Award. First started in 1981, this award recognizes retired and retiring faculty who served at least 10 years of full-time employment at the college.
2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award | George Allan
Yakima Valley College selected George Allan as the 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Allan is the former owner and current board member of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches.
2022 Emeritus Faculty Award | Patricia Hakala
Yakima Valley College honored Patricia Hakala with the 2022 Emeritus Faculty Award
English instructor’s roots tie her to students
Instructor Olivia Hernández roots run deep in the Yakima Valley. The granddaughter of migrant workers, her path took a significant turn during high school when she enrolled in the Running Start program at Yakima Valley College.
Experienced musician lends hand to invigorate music program
Instructor Jeffrey Smith lends a hand to YVC's Jazz program teaching a jazz ensemble course and jazz combo course which focuses on improvisation.
Instructor promotes theatre arts on campus and in the community
In third grade Instructor Ray Pritchard discovered his passion for theatre while directing his class’s production of “Rumpelstiltskin”.
Instructor aims to connect art with community
New art instructor Kayo Nakamura looks forward to using art to connect people and communities.