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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.

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22 nursing students inducted into OADN Honor Society


22 AWC nursing students were recently inducted into the Alpha Delta Nu-Iota Theta (IT) Chapter of the Organization of Associate Degree Nurses (OADN) Honor Society, demonstrating academic excellence and a commitment to service. This semester, the students gave back to the community through projects held at Amberly’s Place, the Yuma Community Food Bank, and the AWC Cubby.

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AWC celebrates graduates at inaugural Fall Commencement


Arizona Western College invites the community to the first AWC Fall Commencement on Friday, December 12th at 2 p.m. The outdoor event will be held at the Amphitheater of the Yuma Campus and will be livestreamed for those who would like to attend virtually.

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Arizona HSIs unite at AWC for annual summit


On October 24th, Arizona Western College was honored to help host the fourth-annual consortium for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) in Arizona. The conference brought together over 160 institutional administrators and faculty members to discuss best-practices for promoting equity and student success.

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Quick Refrigeration establishes endowment for HVAC programs


Arizona Western College Foundation invites the media this Friday to a check presentation as Quick Refrigeration establishes the Ricardo “Ric” Daniel Memorial HVAC Scholarship. The endowment will honor the life and legacy of Quick Refrigeration’s longtime General Manager, Ricardo Daniel, by supporting students interested in pursuing HVAC careers.

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AWC Foundation encourages year-end giving


The Arizona Western College Foundation is inviting the community to give the gift of education during the Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign. The Foundation is aiming to raise $10,000 to ensure that AWC students never have to choose between their education and basic needs.

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Get certified in Microsoft Office Suite with AWC


Arizona Western College Continuing Education is spotlighting its Microsoft Office Specialist Certification, a four-month program which allows students to earn credentials in Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. The next cohort is set to begin on December 8, so interested parties are encouraged to apply.

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Community invited to choral holiday concert December 5


The community is invited to Arizona Western College's annual holiday choral concert on December 5! The concert will feature Christmas music from a variety of styles and genres.

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Governor Hobbs recognizes Dr. Daniel Corr’s transformative leadership at AWC


This week, Arizona State Governor Katie Hobbs commended Dr. Daniel Corr for a decade of transformative leadership as the Arizona Western College President, emphasizing the significant impact his service has made on educational access across Yuma and La Paz counties and beyond.

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