Arizona Western College students, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate the college earning the Seal of Excelencia. The three-year certification recognizes AWC's ongoing commitment to opening doors and expanding opportunities for students.
Arizona Western College Theatre Company invites the community to its production of 14 by José Casas on November 19-22. Based on a true story, the play responds to the deaths of 14 migrants who died of dehydration while crossing the Sonoran Desert in May 2001.
The community is invited to the AWC Student Art Exhibit from November 10-20. The free exhibition features paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, photography and digital art, highlighting students’ creativity and unique voices.
The Arizona Western College Marketing and Communications team won multiple awards at the NCMPR District 6 Conference for outstanding achievements in marketing and public relations. In addition to the team’s 15 Medallion Awards, Creative Director Luis Landeros was honored as the District 6 Creative of the Year.
Susanna Zambrano, Arizona Western College Dean of Regional Centers and Adult Education, has been accepted as a fellow in the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Leadership Academy. The 12-month program prepares the next generation of higher education leaders with an emphasis on Hispanic Serving Institutions.
The community is invited to the Southwest Arizona AI Symposium on Friday, November 6. The free event brings together educators, industry leaders, and community partners to discuss how AI is shaping the future of education and business in Southwest Arizona.
The Arizona Western College String Ensemble invites the community to an evening of chamber music on November 5. Titled “Music for Life,” the concert celebrates the joys of playing with friends and family.
Arizona Western College is one of 21 institutions to earn the 2026 Seal of Excelencia, a rigorous national certification recognizing colleges and universities who demonstrate continuous improvement in Latino, and all, student outcomes.
Arizona Western College Director of Agriculture, Dr. Hikmet Budak, has been invited to serve as a keynote speaker at an international biotechnology conference in Austria. His presentation will highlight the increasing impact of genomics on worldwide food security and climate resilience.
