Linh Heintz finds success in YVC’s ELA program
Linh Heintz was excited when she learned that she had family on the other side of the world. Heintz, who was born in a small town in the south of Vietnam, had lived her entire life not knowing who her
Latino students, alumni highlighted in YVC-Univision partnership
Every Wednesday during the 2020-21 academic year, KUNW’s Orgullo Comunitario segment features a Latino student from YVC, Columbia Basin College, Heritage University or Central Washington University. In the segments, viewers learn more about each student’s academic program, personal interests and
Nursing program alumnus reflects on career in the field
According to Richard ‘Rick’ Harrison, attitude makes all the difference. After spending 30 years in the healthcare field, attitude is what he thinks is the key to success.
Vet Tech Student’s Hawaii Externship: A Bird’s-Eye View of Animal Care
Odessa Cantu took a step toward her goal of working with wildlife during her summer experience at the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center.
From dreamer to business owner
For YVC Alumni Ines Garcia, whose family migrated to the United States in the early ‘90s, spreading community and love through good food is in her blood. The result is Garcia’s Kitchen, a catering business and food provider located
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.
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.
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
Turning wrenches to success
Automotive Service Technology programs provides students with hands-on career options for students Isaac Rivera and Cathy 'Kat' Elkins.