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Heritage University to Celebrate 40 Years of Bounty of the Valley Scholarship Dinner and Paddle Raise

 



 

 

 

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Heritage…
May 28, 2026/by Davidson
Commencement 2026

Heritage University to hold Class of 2026 Commencement at Yakima Valley SunDome

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Heritage University to hold Class of…
May 1, 2026/by Davidson

News Briefs – Wings Spring 2026

Leadership restructuring reflects commitment to diverse and…
April 16, 2026/by Davidson
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In Memoriam – Wings Spring 2026

Philanthropist, business leader, and longtime supporter…
April 16, 2026/by Davidson
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A Campus Without Hunger – Wings Spring 2026

Growing up in rural Mississippi, Heritage University President…
April 16, 2026/by Davidson
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Called to Serve – Wings Spring 2026

 
For more than two decades, Shawnta DiFalco has answered…
April 16, 2026/by Davidson
Photograph of Heritage University building featuring large glass windows and a colorful banner with university name. Text overlay highlights "Building Momentum," noting student success three years after opening in Kennewick and efforts to reach next generation of Tri-Cities scholars.

Building Momentum – Wings Spring 2026

 
For students like Sierra Rodriguez, Estefania Cervantes…
April 16, 2026/by Davidson
A text-based infographic titled "The Plight of the Yakamas' Sacred Fruit" discussing threats to the Yakamas' cherished huckleberry. It highlights a study by Heritage University environmental science students aimed at helping save the fruit on the reservation and beyond, featuring decorative blueberry illustrations.

The Plight of the Yakamas’ Sacred Fruit – Wings Spring 2026

 
Elaine Harvey has gathered huckleberries her whole…
April 16, 2026/by Davidson
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Heritage University announces Fall 2025 President’s List and Spring 2025 President’s List

Heritage University announces Fall 2025 President’s List and…
March 24, 2026/by Davidson
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Heritage University to host Career Fair

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Heritage University to host Career Fair…
March 19, 2026/by Davidson
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Heritage University Promotes Crystal Sampson to Vice President of Operations and Chief of Staff

 

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Heritage University Promotes…
February 13, 2026/by Davidson

Call for Proposals Announced for Third Annual Conference on Intersectionality: Intersectionality in Action

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Call for Proposals Announced for…
February 11, 2026/by Davidson
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New website uses data to highlight trends on the Yakama Nation Reservation

 



 

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New website…
February 10, 2026/by Davidson
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Comments sought for Heritage University accreditation

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Comments sought for Heritage University…
January 22, 2026/by Davidson
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Heritage University President Announces Major Leadership Expansion and Bold Vision for the Future

 

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Heritage University President…
December 18, 2025/by Davidson
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Heritage University protects students from state financial aid reductions

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Heritage University protects students…
December 10, 2025/by Davidson
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Heritage University Has Your Back

Hi Eagles,

We want you to know something important: your financial…
December 10, 2025/by Davidson
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El Grito – Wings Fall 2025

 
The Heritage campus came alive with color, music…
November 26, 2025/by Davidson
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Honoring Our Elders – Wings Fall 2025

 
November is Native American Heritage Month. Each…
November 26, 2025/by Davidson
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Beyond Shakespeare – Wings Fall 2025

Heritage's master's program in literature elevates multicultural…
November 26, 2025/by Davidson
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The President’s Address – Wings Fall 2025

 
Good morning, and please allow me to begin with my…
November 26, 2025/by Davidson
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Reading Is an Adventure – Wings Fall 2025

 
From Grandview to Sunnyside, Yakima to Toppenish,…
November 26, 2025/by Davidson
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Planting Seeds of Healing – Wings Fall 2025

 
How Callyn Wagner is rebuilding behavioral health…
November 26, 2025/by Davidson
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Guided by Family, Grounded in Tradition, Growing Toward the Future – Wings Fall 2025

 
Guided by Family, Grounded in Tradition, Growing…
November 26, 2025/by Davidson
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Heritage University featured as cover story in national higher education magazine

 


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Heritage University featured…
November 17, 2025/by Davidson
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Heritage University launches innovative online Master’s in English

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Heritage University launches innovative…
November 4, 2025/by Davidson

Heritage University announces inauguration of Dr. Chris Gilmer as fourth president

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Heritage University announces inauguration…
October 9, 2025/by Davidson

Heritage University presents “An Evening with Jackie Cruz” as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

 

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Heritage University presents…
September 30, 2025/by Davidson

Heritage University receives $2.1 million NSF grant to increase student success in STEM

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Heritage University receives…
September 17, 2025/by Davidson
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In Memoriam – Wings Summer 2025

 



 


Former Provost and Vice President for…
July 29, 2025/by Davidson
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