Nurturing a strong start
YVC's Early Childhood Education program is strengthening the workforce of early educators in central Washington.
Stepping up to success
Step up to College is providing students in danger of not finishing high school a vital pathway to pursue post-secondary education.
Building a better future
Yakima Valley College’s engineering program is one of the best kept secrets in the valley, according to Kevin Carlascio, who teaches part-time in it while serving as a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Survey Supervisor and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Saying bye to the textbook
Recently, a number of Yakima Valley College instructors have joined in efforts to make college more affordable for students while also creating materials that improve student learning.
Nurturing a strong start
YVC's Early Childhood Education program is strengthening the workforce of early educators in central Washington.
Stepping up to success
Step up to College is providing students in danger of not finishing high school a vital pathway to pursue post-secondary education.
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.
STEM students and faculty attend biomedical conference
With support from the Universal Design for Equity and Accountability in Learning (UDEAL) grant, three YVC STEM students and two faculty members recently traveled to Anaheim, Calif. to participate in the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS).
Yakima Valley College begins research for centennial celebration
Yakima Valley College begins research for centennial celebration.
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
Larson Gallery showcases artist with campus ties
Artist Steve Jensen's work is showcased in the Larson Gallery's BÖTS exhibit on display March 11 – April 15, 2023.
Janisch leaves legacy of support
When Business Technology Instructor Alen Janisch passed away in August 2022 he left a legacy of support with a bequest of $25,000 to the YVC Foundation.
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
Building a better future
Yakima Valley College’s engineering program is one of the best kept secrets in the valley, according to Kevin Carlascio, who teaches part-time in it while serving as a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Survey Supervisor and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Turning wrenches to success
Automotive Service Technology programs provides students with hands-on career options for students Isaac Rivera and Cathy 'Kat' Elkins.
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.