Yuba College Awarded $300,000 Grant to Expand Fire and Forestry Career Training

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

(July 28, 2025) MARYSVILLE, Calif. – Yuba College has been awarded a $300,000 Fire and Forestry Pathway Grant to strengthen the region’s workforce in wildland fire response and forest management. The funding, awarded in June 2025 and running through June 2028, will support the expansion of the college’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. Key areas of focus include increasing enrollment … Read More

Coughlin Named Cal JC Assistant Coach of the Year, Steps In as Yuba College’s Softball Head Coach

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

(July 23, 2025) MARYSVILLE, Calif. – Karlee Coughlin, recently named head coach of the Yuba College softball team, has been honored as the California Junior College Assistant Coach of the Year by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). The award recognizes outstanding performance and leadership among assistant coaches in collegiate softball. Coughlin, who has played a key role in Yuba … Read More

Yuba County Office of Education and Yuba College Secure $937,500 Grant to Support Youth Transition to College Life

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

(July 14, 2025) MARYSVILLE, Calif. – The Yuba County Office of Education (YCOE) and Yuba College are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in their ongoing partnership. This collaboration has been instrumental in not only providing access to college coursework but also in uncovering the deeper challenges that young people face as they transition back into the community. Nearly a … Read More

Yuba College hires new Vice President of Instruction

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

(July 8, 2025) MARYSVILLE, Calif. – Dr. Samantha Dana has been hired as the new vice president of instruction at Yuba College and has assumed her role as of Monday, July 7. Her appointment was approved by the Yuba Community College District Board of Trustees. Dana joins Yuba College from Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, Washington, where she served … Read More

Yuba College hires new Vice President of Student Services

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

(July 2, 2025) MARYSVILLE, Calif. — The Yuba Community College District (YCCD) Board of Trustees selected and approved Karissa Morehouse as Yuba College’s next Vice President of Student Services, a role she has held in an interim capacity since October 2024. “Karissa’s experience in both instruction and student services made her stand out as a candidate,” said Dr. Tawny Dotson, … Read More

Yuba College’s Manufacturing team heads to national championship

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

The team is among the top four of all colleges in the nation competing in the Project MFG Advanced Manufacturing Competition MARYSVILLE, Calif. – Yuba College has made it to the top four in the nation in the Project MFG Advanced Manufacturing Competition, a prestigious and highly competitive tournament that highlights the skills of the next generation of American manufacturers … Read More

Yuba College and National Fitness Campaign install free outdoor Fitness Court®

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

(May 29) MARYSVILLE, Calif. — Yuba College and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) held a ribbon cutting on May 28 for an outdoor Fitness Court® and digital wellness programming at Yuba College’s Marysville campus. This Fitness Court® was developed by Yuba College and NFC to expand fitness opportunities for its Public Safety programs, offering fitness opportunities on campus for both the … Read More

Once a 49er, always a 49er: Yuba College honors the Class of 2025

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

(May 23) Marysville, Calif. – Yuba College held its 2024-25 Celebration of Graduates ceremony on May 16, 2025, recognizing the successful completion of degrees, certificates and credentials of nearly 950 graduates. Yuba College’s graduating class is one of its most diverse to date: nearly half identify as first-generation college students, two-thirds are women and the majority come from communities of … Read More

Hundreds of eighth-grade girls attend STEM conference at Yuba College

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

On April 1, more than 700 eighth-grade girls attended the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) annual STEM conference at Yuba College.  The AAUW has a mission, “to advance equity for women and girls through education and networking within our diverse community.” The event aims to provide role models and STEM classes to young women, with the hopes of opening … Read More

Eliliana Becerra honored with Yuba Spirit Award for dedication to students

Chrystal GillmingStaff Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

Eliliana Becerra honored with Yuba Spirit Award for dedication to students At Yuba College, Eliliana Becerra is more than just the director of the MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement) program: she is a mentor, motivator and consistent source of support for the students she serves. Now, her hard work and community spirit are being recognized with one of the college’s … Read More