Athlete of the Month – December 2025 – Emma Fisilau

Chrystal GillmingAthlete of the Month, Student Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

Emma is a standout sophomore guard/forward, originally from Woodcreek High School, who has really become the cornerstone of our team. She has consistently demonstrated on and off the floor that she is a special athlete; her presence is undeniable. Emma is an incredible leader and scorer; she is currently averaging 19 points per game for conference play and 13.3 points … Read More

Athlete of the Month – November 2025 – Omar Raya

Chrystal GillmingAthlete of the Month, Student Spotlight, Uncategorized, Yuba Spotlight

Omar Raya has quickly made a name for himself as one of Yuba College’s most dynamic and reliable midfielders. A product of Wheatland High School, Raya dominated during his senior season, recording an impressive 23 goals and 19 assists while leading his team with both skill and consistency. His development was further shaped by high-level competition with Placer ECNL, where … Read More

Athlete of the Month -October 2025-Fatima Cano

Chrystal GillmingAthlete of the Month, Student Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

Fatima is an Outside Hitter for Yuba Volleyball.  She comes to us from Maxwell High School, class of 2025.  Fatima is a freshman, is a business management major and is hopeful to continue her education after Yuba. Fatima is the best all-around athlete on the volleyball team, leading the team in kills, digs, serves receive, and aces. Statistically she is … Read More

Athlete of the month – Clarissa Recendez

Chrystal GillmingAthlete of the Month, Student Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

Yuba College proudly recognizes Clarissa Recendez as our Athlete of the Month for her outstanding performance, leadership, and dedication to both academics and athletics. A native of Linda, California, Clarissa is a graduate of River Valley High School, where she finished her high school career as the third all-time leading goal scorer in school history. Carrying that scoring pedigree into the college … 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

Darla Hagerman receives CSEA Professional Excellence Award for commitment to students

Chrystal GillmingAlumni Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

Darla Hagerman receives CSEA Professional Excellence Award for commitment to students Darla Hagerman’s path through Yuba College has come full circle. Once a student walking the campus, she now helps guide others through their own educational journeys. As an instructional associate, Hagerman’s days are filled with tutoring support, campus involvement and a deep commitment to student success. Now, the college … Read More

Nancy Toche honored with Blue and Gold Spirit Award

Chrystal GillmingStaff Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

Nancy Toche honored with Blue and Gold Spirit Award Nancy Toche’s days start early, long before most students and faculty arrive on campus. As a Grounds Maintenance Worker for the Yuba Community College District, she is often the first to see Yuba College’s Marysville Campus . With her endless positivity and years of dedication, Toche has become a familiar and … Read More

Mehran Mesbah honored with Part-Time Faculty Excellence Award

Chrystal GillmingStaff Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

Mehran Mesbah honored with Part-Time Faculty Excellence Award Since joining Yuba College in the spring of 2021, Mehran Mesbah, known around campus as Mehr, has transformed more than just his classroom. He has helped shape a culture of creativity, connection and inspiration that extends beyond art and into the heart of the campus community. Now, his work is being honored … Read More

Denice Burbach honored with Full-Time Faculty Excellence Award

Chrystal GillmingStaff Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

Denice Burbach honored with Full-Time Faculty Excellence Award When Denice Burbach began her career in early childhood education, she never imagined she would one day be teaching at the college level, let alone be recognized for it. After 25 years of teaching preschool and another decade working in high school education, Burbach returned to where her own academic journey began: … Read More

October 2024 Staff Spotlight: Teaching through lived experiences-Simone Ralls

Chrystal GillmingStaff Spotlight, Yuba Spotlight

Teaching through lived experiences SOMER HANSON Simone Ralls describes the long list of professional certification acronyms following her name as alphabet soup. ER RN, BA, BSN, CEN, TNCC, MICN. With more acronyms to come. Let’s break it down: Emergency Room Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Certified Emergency Nurse, Trauma Nursing Core Course and Mobile Intensive … Read More