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.
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.
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 have been selected as the 2026 Arizona Western College Hall of Fame inductees, honoring their transformative impact on the college and community.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
