Yakima Valley College

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Didn't preorder your commemorative graduation photos? No worries — you can still order them online and preserve the memories from your special day.

Whether you posed on your own or with friends and family, your graduation photos are available to purchase online.

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Congratulations on this incredible achievement!

Congratulations to all our 2026 graduates! Last night’s event celebrated the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see what great things you do. .

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We excited to share the latest wine with you tomorrow! Larson Gallery Artist Series Wine Collaboration
Members' Exhibition reception Saturday, June 13th 3-5pm

Since 1949 the Larson Gallery has served the Yakima region, fostering curiosty and appreciation for the arts within our diverse community. This Artist Series label features “Dinner Party”, an oil on canvas by
Ailenn Monahan. This Yakima Valley College student-made red blend reflects the shared creativiti of art, education, and winemaking.

Raise a glass to community ---where art and wine meet at the table.

2023 Larson Gallery Red Blend
Vibrant and inviting, this wine opens with generous aromas of ripe blackberry and Bing cherry, layered with hints of dark plum. On the palate, the fruit remains juicy and expressive, supported by thoughtful oak integration that reveals nuances of chocolate, vanilla, and a delicate touch of anise. Lively acidity lifts the fruit, while a subtle chalky texture adds dimension, providing both grip and elegance.
55% Counoise, 35% Cabernet Sauvingnon, 9% Petite Sirah, 1% Primitivo

🎉 They Did It! 🎓

A huge congratulations to the Class of 2026—your hard work, resilience, and spirit have brought you to this incredible milestone.

Let’s keep the celebration going — drop your favorite moments, photos, and messages below!

👏 One graduate at a time. One achievement at a time.

Today we celebrate determination, resilience and success as members of the Class of 2026 cross the stage and receive their degrees and certificates.

🎓 Meet Student Commencement Speaker Yuleyda García.

A physician trained in Venezuela, García has dedicated more than 33 years to health care, focusing on treating the whole person, not just the illness. After immigrating to the United States in 2023, she chose Yakima Valley as her new home and enrolled at Yakima Valley College to continue her educational journey.

Drawn to YVC's Medical Assisting program and commitment to community-centered learning, García quickly became an active member of the campus community, sharing her knowledge, experience and global perspective with fellow students.

"After living here, I fell in love with the Valley, its natural beauty, its strength and especially its people," García said. "I feel a deep connection to this community."

Please join us in welcoming García as she addresses the Class of 2026 during commencement.

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