YVC students talk with Gear Up student during an event in October 2024

Partnership gears up interest in college

March 28, 2025 | Stefanie Menard

In the fall, YVC hosted approximately 60 students and a handful of parents from various school districts within the GEAR UP grant region, including East Valley, Wahluke, Wapato and Toppenish.

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Krista Schoening poses in the Larson Gallery

Schoening brings decades of experience to Yakima

March 28, 2025 | Stefanie Menard

Krista Schoening, new director of the Larson Gallery, located on YVC’s Yakima Campus, shares experience and ideas for future of the gallery.

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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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Participants gather round to watch the screaming gummy bears experiment

STEM Day sparks curiosity

March 28, 2025 | Stefanie Menard

STEM Day, a collaboration between Yakima Valley College and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), gave children the opportunity to become scientists, builders, engineers and more.

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YVC staff member talks to student about first-generation student pledge

A celebration of firsts

November 13, 2024 | Dustin Wunderlich

In November 2024, Yakima Valley College celebrated the success of first-generation students, who comprise more than 75% of its students, during the National First-Generation College Celebration.

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Students in the Upward Bound program work on building a project during the summer experience

Upward Bound program shines during summer

November 13, 2024 | Stefanie Menard

For over 40 years, UB at YVC has helped hundreds of students, like Pedro Caballero, from low-income and first-generation backgrounds reach their college dreams.

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Lucero Mendez poses for a picture on campus

CAMP student engages in advocacy

November 13, 2024 | Stefanie Menard

In pursuing a college degree, Lucero Mendez hoped to escape the cycle of hardship that defined her family's life. However, when the opportunity arose to develop as a leader advocating for farmworker rights, she decided to confront her past and gain...

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