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Passport to perspective
YVC anthropology instructor Eric Anderson's recent sabbatical provided an opportunity to deeply explore Japanese culture, religious practices, history and more, gaining insights that he鈥檚 incorporating into his anthropology courses.

Remembering Sandoval, Gilbert, Tayer
In Memory is dedicated to YVC alumni, faculty and staff who have passed away. It offers a place where the YVC community can remember friends and loved ones.

Mariscal sisters pursue passions
Over the course of three consecutive seasons, sisters Emma and Jesse Mariscal were key pieces of 麻豆视频 volleyball teams that made it to post-season play. While their love of the sport remains undiminished, the sisters are finding...

A new path forward
At 38 years old, Jared Downs didn鈥檛 expect to find himself back in the classroom. After years of struggling with addiction and dropping out of high school, he knew something had to change.

Investing in Futures
College wasn鈥檛 always part of Michael Ryan鈥檚 plan. After more than a decade working in information technology and facing a long stretch of unemployment, the idea of returning to school felt distant.

From student to mentor
Michael St. Hilaire鈥檚 return to 麻豆视频 in October 2023 wasn鈥檛 just a visit 鈥 it was a chance to give back to the program that helped shape his career.

Class Notes | Fall 2025
Read about the exciting things going on with our current students and alumni.

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Kira Hampshire
Kira Hampshire, a sophomore forward on the YVC women's soccer team, combines love of soccer with goal of pursuing medical school.

Ask the Expert: Murray Ruggles
In this edition of 鈥淎sk the Expert,鈥 we talk with Murray Ruggles, department head of YVC鈥檚 Automotive Service Technology (AST) program, about the must-dos, common mistakes and budget-friendly tips to keep your vehicle safe, reliable and ready...