Percussion takes center stage at spring concert
The Arizona Western Community Band invites the community to a special concert on April 27th showcasing the artistry of percussion, with a featured performance from local musician Brandon Coz.
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AWC Agriculture Director Hikmet Budak appointed to editorial board of prestigious journal
Arizona Western College's Director of Agriculture, Dr. Hikmet Budak, has been invited to serve as an editor for the Oxford University Press journal in silico Plants. Dr. Budak will oversee the Genetics and Genomics section, managing peer-review processes and making final publication decisions.
Noland Arbaugh speaks at AWC on April 28
The community is invited to a special event on April 28 featuring inspirational speaker Noland Arbaugh, the first recipient of the Neuralink brain implant. Arbaugh has gained international attention for his story, with appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, BBC News, and other major outlets.
Public invited to college forums to meet Entrepreneurial College EVP finalists
Members of the Yuma and La Paz communities are invited to attend candidate forums on April 16th and 20th to meet the five finalists for Executive Vice President of the Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College.
AWC President Dr. Daniel Corr receives National Pacesetter Award
Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr has been honored with the 2026 National Pacesetter award by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.
K-12 students invited to Summer Basketball Camp
Registration is open for the 2026 Chapman Automotive Summer Basketball Camp on June 1-4, 2026. K-12 boys and girls are invited to attend the four-day camp and learn footwork, ball handling, shooting form, defense, and rebounding from the Matadors coaching staff.
Local fifth graders experience college life at AWC
Arizona Western College recently welcomed over 70 fifth-grade students from James B. Rolle Elementary School to the Yuma Campus, encouraging them to begin envisioning their future in higher education during the semi-annual I’m Going to College event on March 5.
AWC Enrollment Tour helps high school seniors take the next step
Over the next few months, the AWC Enrollment Tour will take place across 12 local high school campuses, sharing resources and information on admission, registration, financial aid, and more in an effort to eliminate barriers to obtaining a college diploma.
Student praise highlights AWC’s 2026 Teachers of the Year
Arizona Western College professor of History and Sociology, Dr. Monica Ketchum-Cárdenas, and adjunct Psychology professor, Shara Skinner, have recently been named the 2026 Teachers of the Year for their passionate dedication to student success.