Student-Athlete Spotlight | Rachel Farr
Women's soccer player Rachel Farr, named East Region Co-MVP, signed with Division I Portland State University in February.
A new playbook for student success
The college's new YakConnect app bolsters a team approach to supporting student success.
2023 Classified Employee of the Year Award | Heather Lundquist
The Yakima Valley College Foundation selected Heather Lundquist as the 2023 recipient of the Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year Award.
2023 Distinguished Service Award | Educational Service District 105
Yakima Valley College selected the Educational Service District 105 as the 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.
2023 Sherrie & Daryl Parker Faculty Award | Peter Monahan
Yakima Valley College selected Spanish Instructor Peter Monahan as the 2023 recipient of the Sherrie & Daryl Parker Faculty Award.
2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award | Letisha Peterson
Yakima Valley College selected Letisha Peterson as the 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Peterson is general manager of Yakama Nation Legends Casino Hotel in Toppenish.
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.
Class Notes I Summer 2023
Read about the exciting things going on with our current students and alumni.