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Yakima Valley College
Public college in Yakima, Washington, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yakima Valley College (YVC) is a public college in Yakima, Washington. It was founded as Yakima Valley Community College in 1928 with Elizabeth Prior serving as the institution's first president.[1] The college offers 5 Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs, 55 associate degree programs, and more than 100 certificates of achievement.[2]
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Former name | Yakima Valley Junior College |
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Type | Public college |
Accreditation | NWCCU |
President | Linda J. Kaminski |
Location | , U.S. |
Nickname | Yaks |
Sporting affiliations | NWAC |
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YVC's service district covers more than 8,000 square miles (21,000 km2), encompassing Yakima, Kittitas and Klickitat counties.[3] The main campus is located at S. 16th Ave. and Nob Hill Boulevard in Yakima. There also is a campus in Grandview, and learning centers in Toppenish, Sunnyside, and Ellensburg.