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Instructor Olivia Hernández roots run deep in the Yakima Valley. The granddaughter of migrant workers, her path took a significant

Instructor Jeffrey Smith lends a hand to YVC's Jazz program teaching a jazz ensemble course and jazz combo course which

Following time in the private sector, Kyle Ashley discovered a passion for fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in underserved communities.

Alumni Demetrius Trammell gives back to the Yak's Basketball program.

Instructor Stacey Gingras uses passion and industry experience to help propel her students and YVC's agriculture program.

A combination of physical and mental preparation have keyed Yak pitcher Tyler Disch's steady improvement.

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

YVC faculty artwork was the focus of the latest Larson Gallery exhibit which was on display January through February.

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

In third grade Instructor Ray Pritchard discovered his passion for theatre while directing his class’s production of “Rumpelstiltskin”.

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 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.

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

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

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

Hennessy Rodriguez is serving as a regional coordinator for the Washington Student Engagement Networks during the 2023-24 academic year.

Yakima Valley College English faculty were recently among authors honored with the Council for Writing Program Administrators’ Best Book Award.

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