24 hours in La Paz County: AWC leadership listens to local needs
An Arizona Western College leadership team recently met with residents of La Paz County, visiting Salome, Bouse, and Quartzsite to discuss the ways AWC can respond to local needs.
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Elected officials, students, and community come together at annual town hall
Arizona Western College hosted the fifth-annual Legislative Town Hall on Tuesday, September 22, bringing together Yuma County legislators, students, and residents to discuss recent accomplishments and changes in legislation affecting the Yuma community.
Hall of Fame inductees to be celebrated at Schoolhouse Soirée
The Arizona Western College Foundation invites the community to the fifth-annual Schoolhouse Soirée on October 2nd. This year’s event will honor the 2026 AWC Hall of Fame nominees, Luis Barajas and Richard H. Schuman.
Arizona Western College hosts fifth-annual Legislative Town Hall
The community is invited to the fifth-annual Legislative Town Hall at Arizona Western College on September 22nd. Yuma County legislators will review the 2026 Legislative Session in addition to addressing key issues affecting the Yuma community.
A Sign of the Times: Health Careers Center Takes Shape with Installation of Exterior Brand Elements
Onvida Health and Arizona Western College are celebrating a visible milestone in the development of the new Health Careers Center with the installation of exterior signage to the building.
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.