Amy Bush Honored with Part-Time Faculty Award Every day, Amy Bush works closely with students at Yuba College, helping them perform research and build confidence in their academic work. As an adjunct librarian, Bush meets with students in person and online to support their assignments, leads library tours and information literacy sessions, and develops instructional modules through Canvas. She also … Read More
English Professor Kiara Koenig honored with Yuba College Excellence Award Since joining Yuba College in 2013, Kiara Koenig has built a role that extends far beyond the classroom. As an English instructor, she teaches literature, creative writing, composition and critical thinking, while also serving as the Equity Faculty Coordinator and faculty Tri-Chair of Yuba College’s Leadership in Equity, Achievement and … Read More
Yuba College honors Kenneth Reiersen with Blue and Gold Spirit Award In IT, every day starts with a problem. This is especially true for Kenneth Reiersen. As a User Support Specialist at Yuba College, Reiersen spends his days helping students, faculty and staff navigate technical issues, from troubleshooting software like Canvas and Microsoft Word to resolving login problems, printing errors … Read More
Quy Bui honored as Yuba College Classified Employee of the Year For more than 20 years, Quy Bui has supported students at Yuba College, helping them navigate the challenges of mathematics and build confidence not only in the subject, but in themselves as well. Bui joined Yuba College in 2004 as an Instructional Associate in Mathematics and now works in … Read More
Rupy Bajwa honored with Kelly Boren Excellence in Equity Award For many students, college can feel overwhelming before it even begins. Questions about where to start, what classes to take and whether they truly belong can make the process feel uncertain and terrifying. For Rupy Bajwa, helping students navigate those moments and feel a sense of belonging is what matters … Read More
Kanyon Rice has built a reputation as both a standout competitor and a dedicated student-athlete. A graduate of Rocklin High School, Rice was a four-year varsity starter, developing into one of the program’s most consistent leaders on the court. Now at Yuba College, Rice has continued that success at the collegiate level, helping lead the program to back-to-back BVC Championships … Read More
Our January Athlete of the Month is home-grown Yuba City High School Alum Sam Hurley. Sam is a Business major and hopes to continue his academic and athletic career at a four-year university. Sam has had an impressive start to his sophomore season here at Yuba College. Head Coach Dave Rodriguez describes Sam as one of the best players in the … Read More
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
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
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
