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YCCC Student Zoe LaFleur-Kief Named Student of the Year
Wells, Maine - York County Community College (YCCC) is thrilled to announce that Zoe LaFleur-Kief has been named YCCC's 2025 Student of the Year by the Maine Community College System. Zoe has been a standout leader, advocate, and role model during her ...
Apr 24, 2025, 11:17am EDT

YCCC Faculty Art Show
Wells, ME - As part of York County Community College's (YCCC) 30th anniversary celebrations, the college will host a faculty art show showcasing the work of talented artists from its faculty. The work of Heather Lewis, Dylan Andrews, Tim Harkness, Jill...
Oct 18, 2024, 12:49pm EDT

YCCC Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Education
York County Community College (YCCC) is proud to announce the celebration of its 30th anniversry, commemorating three decades of providing affordable, high-quality education and workforce developmetn in York County. YCCC was founded in 1994 when a pa...
Sep 19, 2024, 7:59am EDT

From Confinement to Commencement - Meet Crystale Vega
Alcohol Drug Counselor certificate student, Crystale, did not take a traditional path to YCCC. Her path began with a 25-year career as a hairdresser before life took unexpected turns involving substance use, homelessness, and a brief period of incarcer...
Aug 8, 2024, 11:33am EDT

YCCC Alumni Spotlight - Fred Kerrigan From Student to Advocate
Fred graduated with honors from York County Community College (YCCC) with an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. Throughout his academic journey, Fred exhibited a passion for the legal field, with a particular interest in representing and...
Aug 1, 2024, 9:09am EDT

CASEY CYR - Alumni Spotlight: From Criminal Justice Major to Dedicated Police Officer
Casey Cyr graduated from York County Community College (YCCC) with an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. Casey excelled in her program coursework with a particular affinity for courses around community relations, social problems, and vic...
Jul 25, 2024, 10:30am EDT

YCCC Nursing Program Receives Initial Accreditation From ACEN
York County Community College (YCCC) is proud to announce the accreditation of its Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ACEN accreditation is an acknowledgement of the College's commitment to excellence i...
May 28, 2024, 12:31pm EDT

Two Hawks Win Gold at USCAA National Invitational
The trophy case at York County Community College just got a bit brighter after this weekend's Track and Field USCAA National Championships. Izze Gray and Michael Crosby - the captains for the women's and men's teams - brought home a pair of first plac...
May 1, 2024, 11:30am EDT

Maya Eichorn Named YCCC's 2024 Student of the Year
Maya Eichorn of Kennebunk Maine has been named York County Community College's 2024 Student of the Year. Maya was selected by faculty and staff at YCCC for her academic success as wells as her campus and community involvement. Since earning her High S...
Apr 26, 2024, 1:38pm EDT

York County Community College Unveils $6.5M Plan for New Welding Lab
SANFORD, Maine - York County Community College (YCCC) announced a $6.5 million plan Friday to create a new welding lab and expand its manufacturing and trade programs, the first tangible impact of a new Maine-based alliance dedicated to increasing the ...
Mar 5, 2024, 9:50am EST