Spring 2025 Edition

Two female students walk together during Yak Family Night on YVC's Yakima Campus

A Place Where Everyone Belongs 

Efforts by members of the YVC community to foster greater diversity, equity and inclusion have steadily gained strength and been elevated to a new level, particularly in the last couple of years.

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YVC Staff member speaks to prospective students at an event.

Unlocking New Opportunities

YVC's recently-launched career services and wellness program is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and aims to bridge the gap between education and employment for students.

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YVC professor teachinging class.

Leadership in Action

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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Fall 2024 Edition

YVC professor teaching math on a white board.

Adding Up Success

For many potential or current college students, worries about their mathematical abilities can impact their plans about what to study. Over the past few years Yakima Valley College’s faculty have been reimagining how students do math.

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YVC Staff Member teaching a class.

YVC Foundation Promotes Success

CCR Division recently launched a new program in partnership with the YVC Foundation to provide support to students transitioning to college-level courses.

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YVC alumna Vanessa Soto standing beside hospital bed

Supporting a Healthier Yakima Valley

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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Summer 2024 Edition

YVC Student Speaker addresses the audience during Commencement.

95th Commencement Ceremony

Yakima Valley College hosted its 95th Commencement Ceremony on June 14.

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YVC Staff member speaks to students outside on the YVC campus during Yak Night.

Engage and Connect

The family-friendly Yak Family Night events were held on both campuses in May. They provided sizzling tacos, refreshing aguas frescas, lively music, games and activities.

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Three students work together planting for a science project.

Kindling Curiosity

More YVC students are gaining valuable hands-on research experience in their courses.

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