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

A place where everyone belongs

March 28, 2025 | Dustin Wunderlich

Since its founding in 1928, YVC has been dedicated to helping students of all backgrounds build a better life. But efforts by members of the YVC community to foster greater diversity, equity and inclusion have steadily gained strength and been elevated...

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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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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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YVC Math Instructor Matt Lewis explains math problem to class using whiteboard

Adding up student success

November 13, 2024 | Dustin Wunderlich

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. Their efforts...

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Linda Kaminski speaks are her retirement party in 2024

Leaving a Legacy

November 13, 2024 | Stefanie Menard

After a remarkable tenure of nearly three decades, Linda Kaminski, the president of Yakima Valley College, retired in July. Her legacy of leadership, innovation and unwavering commitment to student success will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact...

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