Yuba College to celebrate graduates at 96th commencement ceremony

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

Yuba College to celebrate graduates at 96th commencement ceremony (May 23, 2024) Marysville, Calif. – Yuba College (YC) will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduating students on Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at the YC Athletic Complex. This year, 913 students will receive their degrees and certificates. “We are immensely proud of our graduates and their extraordinary achievements,” said … Read More

Yuba College celebrates employees at annual recognition event

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

Yuba College celebrates employees at annual recognition event (May 15, 2024) Marysville, Calif. – Yuba College (YC) recently hosted its annual Employee Excellence Awards, recognizing exceptional employees and celebrating the dedication of the college community. YC President Tawny Dotson shared that the presentation of these awards contributes to a positive community culture. “In the fast-paced nature of our workplace, it’s … Read More

Yuba College celebrates Early College high school graduates

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

    Yuba College celebrates Early College high school graduates (May 8, 2024) Marysville, Calif. – The Early College Stole and Cord Presentation at Yuba College on May 6 celebrated the achievements of 38 high school students from the Yuba City Unified School District (YCUSD). Yuba College’s Early College Program, established in partnership with YCUSD in 2019, gives students the … Read More

May 2024 Staff Spotlight: Leaving a legacy- Kelly Boren

Chrystal GillmingStaff Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

Leaving a legacy SOMER HANSON A member of the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians, Kelly Boren grew up on the reservation in northern San Diego County. To get to school, Boren boarded the bus at 6:30 a.m. and returned home after baseball, basketball or football practice at 8 p.m. every day. Boren’s father was a heavy equipment operator who … Read More

Dr. Jeremy Brown of Yuba College Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

  Dr. Jeremy Brown of Yuba College Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship With Wave of Experienced Community College Presidents Retiring, New Aspen Fellow  Commits to Learning the Practices of Transformational Leaders     CONTACT: Anabel Toche, atoche@yccd.edu & Kristin O’Keefe, kristin.okeefe@aspeninstitute.org, (240-351-8531) Marysville, CA April 17, 2024 – The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that … Read More

Yuba College celebrates tenure achievement

Chrystal GillmingCollege News, Press Releases

(April 15, 2024) Marysville, Calif. – Yuba College proudly announces the awarding of tenure to Cindi Sargent, who serves as instructional design resource faculty, recognizing her contributions to education and dedication to student success. The Yuba Community College District Board of Trustees officially voted to award tenure to Sargent at their March meeting. She will be recognized in a tenure … Read More

April 2024 Staff Spotlight: It’s my hobby after all- Kimberly Butcher

Chrystal GillmingStaff Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

It’s my hobby after all SOMER HANSON Did you know you have glitter in your pocket? Ask Kimberly Butcher, Early Childhood Education adjunct faculty at Yuba College, and she’ll explain the glitter in your pocket is the key to connecting with children. “Kids are amazing because they’re so open, imaginative, and playful,” Butcher said. “I often say, ‘Take the glitter … Read More