Students from local high schools are invited to visit Arizona Western College over the coming weeks to attend the AWC High School Senior Days events, which provide students the opportunity to experience life on a college campus.
Arizona Western College’s Dr. Reetika Dhawan recently returned SEMICON Taiwan 2025 as a representative of the Arizona delegation, where she represented AWC’s innovative workforce pipeline, stackable micro-credentials, and forward-looking initiatives.
The Arizona Western College Community Band invites the public to enjoy its first concert of the fall semester on Monday, October 6.
On September 23, Arizona Western College was proud to host Yuma County’s state elected officials at a public Town Hall where they reviewed the impact of the 2025 Legislative Session. The Town Hall highlighted recent accomplishments and changes in legislation affecting the Yuma community.
Arizona Western College is pleased to welcome Scott Gross as the new Sports Information Director for the Athletics Department. In his new role, the former KYMA-TV News Anchor and Sports Director will spearhead the promotion of Matador Athletics.
Arizona Western College has received a $250,000 grant from the AZ Department of Education innovation program fund to support Career and Technical Education programs. The grant will be used to expand work-based experiential learning opportunities that connect students with employers throughout the region, meeting the need for a skilled, job-ready workforce.
Arizona Western College is pleased to share the results of a recent economic impact study that represents the institution’s long-term economic benefits to students, taxpayers, and the community. The study underscores AWC’s critical role as an economic engine for the region, driving job creation, individual success, and long-term value for taxpayers.
Arizona Western College has been selected to join the Google AI Innovation Network, a three-year initiative that aims to support college students across the country with advanced AI tools and training. AWC was the first college in the state, and one of a select few nationwide, to receive an early invitation to the program.
In an effort to meet the needs of growing industry demands, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College is offering a new course that prepares students for Level 1 and 2 certifications in electric vehicle (EV) service and safety. The 8-week course is set to begin this October.
