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Yakima Valley College selected Letisha Peterson as the 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Peterson is general manager of

Yakima Valley College selected the Educational Service District 105 as the 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.

Yakima Valley College honored Kathleen Ashworth with the 2023 Emeritus Faculty Award. First started in 1981, this award recognizes retired

The Yakima Valley College Foundation presents the Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award to Libby McRae.

Yakima Valley College selected Spanish Instructor Peter Monahan as the 2023 recipient of the Sherrie & Daryl Parker Faculty Award.

The Yakima Valley College Foundation selected Heather Lundquist as the 2023 recipient of the Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the

During 2022-23, 17 YVC faculty members received awards to support research and other activities that strengthen teaching.

Three generations of YVC alumni and faculty members share passion for education

Women's soccer player Rachel Farr, named East Region Co-MVP, signed with Division I Portland State University in February.

Briefs highlighting the activities and accomplishments of faculty, staff and students.

New art instructor Kayo Nakamura looks forward to using art to connect people and communities.

Yakima Valley College honored Patricia Hakala with the 2022 Emeritus Faculty Award

Yakima Valley College selected George Allan as the 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Allan is the former owner

Yakima Valley College selected Cowiche Canyon Conservancy as the 2022 recipient of its Distinguished Service Award.

Yakima Valley College selected Radiologic Sciences Instructor Michele Coville as the 2022 recipient of the Sherrie & Daryl Parker Faculty

The Yakima Valley College Foundation selected English Instructor Olivia Hernández as the 2022 recipient of the Robert M. Leadon Excellence

The 2022 Dental Hygiene graduate looks forward to providing care in the Yakima Valley.

Starting in mid-July, Falon will begin a new career working for the Washington State Department of Transportation in the Surveying

The Yakima Valley College Foundation selected Tessa Southards as the 2022 recipient of the Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the

Former player Ben Krueger has returned to YVC to lead the baseball program.

Aliyah Finch's dominating play in the post has paced the Northwest Athletics Conference this season for women's basketball.

Courtney Standley has overcome adversity to help lead YVC's volleyball team to consecutive playoff appearances.

Winning the 2022 NWAC Men's Basketball Championship fulfills a lifelong dream.

YVC Music Instructor Darin Kaschmitter performed live at The Seasons Performance Hall, celebrating Beethoven’s 250th birthday.

Yakima Valley College recently selected Program Assistant Sophia Ferguson for the summer Employee of the Quarter Award.

Yakima Valley College recently selected Program Assistant Sirena Phillips for the fall Employee of the Quarter Award.

YVC Business Technology Instructor and City of Yakima Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens recently received a Certificate of Municipal Leadership.

YVC recently selected procurement and supply specialist 3 Tessa Southards for the winter Employee of the Quarter Award.

In memory is dedicated to alumni, faculty and staff who have passed away. It offers a place where the YVC

English Instructor Margaret France new book, “The Genius of Bob's Burgers: Comedy, Culture and Onion-Tended Consequences.”