A Sign of the Times: Health Careers Center Takes Shape with Installation of Exterior Brand Elements
Onvida Health and AWC will expand hands-on health care education and career pathways for Yuma County students
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Explore future careers at the AWC Healthcare Programs Open House
The community is invited to an open house at the Arizona Western College Parker Learning Center on September 24th to explore certificate and degree programs in allied health fields. Attendees can tour the AWC medical lab, meet the AWC healthcare team, and learn about available scholarships and financial assistance.
ASU expands access to careers in education with new three-year bachelor's degrees
Arizona State University is launching its first three-year bachelor's degree programs, giving education students in Yuma and La Paz Counties the option of an accelerated curriculum for certain paths while maintaining the academic quality and clinical preparation expected of an ASU education.
Hector Zepeda receives national award from US Department of Energy
Arizona Western College student Hector Zepeda has been announced as the national winner of the 2026 Emerging Leader Award through the US Department of Energy Expansion Industrial Training and Assessment Center.
Open call for AWC Theatre auditions on August 24-25
Arizona Western College Theatre department invites the community to open auditions for the fall production of 14 by Jose Casas, a documentary-style play set in the Yuma border region.
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.
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.