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Class Notes | Nuestra Comunidad | Student Voices
Partnership gears up interest in college
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.
Running Start student earns state wrestling title
Danica Torres, a junior at Sunnyside High School and Running Start student at Yakima Valley College, is the 2025 4A state wrestling champion in the 105 weight division.
Student-Athlete Spotlight | Abby Gilbert
For sophomore Abby Gilbert, the feeling of family in Yakima Valley College’s women’s basketball program is what sets it apart. And this season the wing player from Blackfoot, Idaho took on a special place in that family as the team’s only returning...
Class Notes | Spring 2025
Read about the exciting things going on with our current students and alumni. Learn about job changes, professional achievements, a marriage or new addition to their families, gatherings with other YVC alumni or other significant news.
Schoening brings decades of experience to Yakima
Krista Schoening, new director of the Larson Gallery, located on YVC’s Yakima Campus, shares experience and ideas for future of the gallery.
Rising Stars
The exceptional achievements of community and technical college students across the state are honored annually, with YVC and other colleges selecting up to two students to represent them in the All-USA Academic Team competition celebrating academic...
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.
Ask the Expert: Stephanie Ahlgren
Eating healthy doesn't have to break the bank. With a few smart strategies, you can enjoy nutritious meals without overspending.
STEM Day sparks curiosity
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.