Luis Barajas and Richard H. Schuman inducted to AWC Hall of Fame
Luis Barajas and Richard H. Schuman have been selected as the 2026 Arizona Western College Hall of Fame inductees, honoring their transformative impact on the college and community.
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AWC leads the region in comprehensive AI integration
Arizona Western College is positioning itself to lead the region in comprehensive AI integration through the establishment of the Regional Center for Emerging Technology. The institution-wide commitment prioritizes innovation, education, and accessibility to prepare the community for the changing nature of work in the era of AI.
Celebrate creativity at the AWC Fall Student Art Showcase
Arizona Western College art students invite the community to the Fall Student Art Showcase. The exhibition features paintings, drawings, sculptures and more, highlighting students’ creativity and unique voices.
High school students invited to AWC Early College Kickoff
Local high school students and their families are invited to an informative event on August 14 introducing them to the AWC Early College program. Early College Kickoff will walk students through an information session and admissions and registration assistance, as well as answering any questions that families have.
Arizona Western College receives $5 million grant through Small Business Administration
Arizona Western College is excited to announce that we have been selected as the recipient of a $5 million grant through the U.S. Small Business Administration. The grant will support AWC’s efforts in training small manufacturers and creating high-quality careers across Southwest Arizona.
Spanish electrician program renews in Wellton
The Fundamentos de Electricidad program has renewed for its second year in Wellton. The fully-Spanish program, starting this fall, offers students the opportunity to gain an occupational certificate in two semesters.
Arizona Western College, Sunset Health, Onvida Health land 150k grant from Arizona Complete Health
Arizona Western College, Sunset Health, and Onvida Health are celebrating the approval of a $150,000 grant from Arizona Complete Health to support clinical healthcare training and improve access to quality care for local residents.
Dr. Hikmet Budak to serve as guest editor for the International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Arizona Western College Director of Agriculture Dr. Hikmet Budak has been asked to serve as the Guest Editor for a special issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences on plant genomics.
AWC welcomes Miami Dade College for Excelencia collaboration
AWC hosted representatives from Miami Dade College for a day of learning and collaboration, through AWC's partnership with Excelencia in Education.