English faculty gather for annual symposium
Last month, the Arizona Western College English Faculty met at the annual English Symposium to share scholarly presentations and collaborate on best practices to support student success.
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Community invited to Heart and Healthy Relationships Fair
This month, the Arizona Western College Health & Wellness team is providing resources on physical and relational health for the community, with events in Yuma, Parker, and San Luis.
Walk through history: Community invited to explore Yuma’s past
Arizona Western College and the Arizona Historical Society invite the community to enjoy a weekend of Yuma History. Special events will feature a walking tour, trivia night, and an app created by AWC students.
AWC Foundation seeks Hall of Fame nominations
The Arizona Western College Foundation is seeking nominations for the AWC Hall of Fame in four categories: student, faculty/staff, teams, and community leader. Nominations will close on March 14, end of day.
AWC Music Faculty perform recital on Jan. 25
Yuma, Ariz. (January 20, 2026) – The community is invited to join the Arizona Western College Music Faculty as they perform a recital on January 25.
Governor Hobbs announces AWC as BuildItAZ grant recipient
Arizona Western College has been selected to participate in the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative alongside nine other construction apprenticeship programs in the state of Arizona. A $3M grant will be dispersed among grantees for the purpose of expanding and promoting high paying, fulfilling construction career pathways.
Olivia Zepeda named to ACCT Board of Directors
District Governing Board member Olivia Zepeda has been named to the ACCT Board of Directors. The three-year term will allow her the opportunity to advocate for students nationwide.
District Governing Board announces presidential succession
Arizona Western College District Governing Board is pleased to announce that Dr. Reetika Dhawan has been selected to serve as the 10th President of Arizona Western College following Dr. Daniel Corr’s retirement in July of 2026.
Regents’ visit highlights AWC’s growing role in Arizona’s workforce pipeline
Last week, Arizona Western College’s leadership had the privilege of hosting the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) at its Yuma campus for a special board meeting. During the visit, AWC leadership was able to share on the state of Yuma’s agriculture and the ongoing partnership between AWC and Arizona’s state universities, as well as review the request for a Regents’ Research Grant to strengthen Arizona’s agriculture industry.