Tuan Dang poses for a picture on YVC's Yakima Campus in February 2025

Community college leader takes over the helm of arts and sciences

March 28, 2025 | Stefanie Menard

Tuấn Đặng joined YVC’s leadership as the new dean of arts and sciences in March. Đặng brings a breadth of experience to campus, having held a variety of academic leadership roles at multiple community and technical colleges in Washington...

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Three female students work on drawings in art class

Connecting with community

March 28, 2025 | Dustin Wunderlich

Among the factors contributing to enrollment growth at Yakima Valley College over the past year are more course offerings, prioritizing outreach and retention efforts, and strengthened partnerships with community organizations.

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Denny Michels, right, talks with students about career services during a recent Yak Family Night on YVC's Grandview Campus

Unlocking new opportunities

March 28, 2025 | Stefanie Menard

Designed to equip students with the skills and resources they need to succeed in today's competitive job market, YVC's recently-launched career services and wellness program is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and aims to...

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A student working on art in 1997

From the Archives | Spring 2025

March 28, 2025 | Stefanie Menard
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Instructor Keith Reyes gives a lecture during a sociology class

Leadership in action

March 28, 2025 | Stefanie Menard

YVC's new student leadership program aims to empower students by providing essential funding to develop their leadership skills and prepare them to make a positive impact in their communities.

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Young teacher reading to students

Teacher Education program hosts free event for new teachers in the Yakima Valley

December 18, 2024

Yakima Valley College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education (BAS-TE) program, in partnership with Central Washington University, will host an Ed After Hours event on January 22 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. via Zoom.

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Yakima Valley College website homepage

Designed for student success

November 13, 2024 | Community Relations

In late August, Yakima Valley College launched its new public website, a major overhaul months in the making and centered on serving current and prospective students.

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Worker stands outside of YVC's Technology Complex

Technology Complex gets much needed facelift

November 13, 2024 | Stefanie Menard

Upgrades are underway in YVC's Technology Complex to add staff office space and provide an environment that is designed to facilitate collaborative work.

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YVC courtyard

Unearthing YVC's past

November 13, 2024 | Stefanie Menard

Yakima Valley College might not turn 100 until 2028, but a dedicated group of current and former faculty and staff isn't waiting until the last minute to celebrate.

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YVC alumna Vanessa Soto standing beside hospital bed

Supporting a healthier Yakima Valley

November 13, 2024 | Dustin Wunderlich

A series of new articulation agreements between Yakima Valley College and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences aim to address severe shortages in the Yakima Valley’s medical workforce.

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YVC Yakima Campus pictured from above.

In Basket | Summer 2024

June 20, 2024 | Stefanie Menard
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