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Cheerleading teams to compete during Battle at the House

Public invited to first-ever competition for AWC Cheerleading

Yuma, AZ (April 7, 2022) – Local cheerleading teams are preparing for an upcoming Battle at the House event on Saturday, April 23.

The competition will feature teams from area junior high schools and high schools as well as Arizona Western College and Eastern Arizona College.

The community is invited to come out and attend this inaugural event. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., with the competition starting at 2 p.m. at the AWC House Gym, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. Admission is $5 at the door.

Open Mic and Artist's Showcase to be held April 13

Parker, AZ (April 6, 2022) – American Literature students from Arizona Western College will host its fifth annual Open Mic and Artist’s Showcase from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, at the Parker Learning Center, 1109 Geronimo Ave. To attend or participate via Zoom, the link is azwestern.zoom.us/j/84718418272.

Faculty Chamber Music Concert to be held April 10

Yuma, AZ (April 6, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Faculty Chamber Music Concert for the spring semester will feature duets and solos by instrumentalists and vocalists, as well as a performance by Yuma’s saxophone quintet, 5axes.

The public is invited to come out and attend this free concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. Donations to benefit the AWC Music Department will be accepted.

AWC music students to present formal recital

Yuma, AZ (April 6, 2022) – The community is invited to join the Arizona Western College Music Department for its Formal Student Recital on Saturday, April 30.

Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their progress from their spring semester private lessons. The event will feature a variety of instrumental, ensemble, and vocal solo performances.

The recital will begin at 5 p.m. at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. The event is free and open to the public. Donations to benefit the AWC Music Department will be accepted.

Students share their experiences of bringing the community together in "Second Multilingual Student Expo"

San Luis, AZ (March 24, 2022) – First-Year English Composition students are creating opportunities to improve their interpersonal skills and self-confidence, while also linking academic knowledge with practical experience.

The Second Multilingual Student Expo was held at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center on Wednesday, March 16. Students, along with their English professor Dr. Sara Amani, brought the community together to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity in conjunction with the International Day of Multilingualism.

English Department presents inaugural Digital Storytelling Contest

Winners to be announced April 21, awarded scholarships

Yuma, AZ (March 17, 2022) – The Arizona Western College English Department is holding its first-ever Digital Storytelling Contest to inspire, support, and showcase students in every discipline at AWC.

AWC students to host "Second Multilingual Student Expo" at San Luis Learning Center

San Luis, AZ (March 15, 2022) – First-Year English Composition students at Arizona Western College’s San Luis Learning Center (SLLC) are inviting the community to come out and attend their Second Multilingual Student Expo on Wednesday, March 16.

AWC names new Small Business Development Center Director

Former President and CEO of Yuma Multiversity Campus Jim Schuessler to take the helm

Yuma, AZ (March 14, 2022) – Since entering the field of economic development over a decade ago, Jim Schuessler has been particularly passionate about entrepreneurial development.

Nominations sought for AWC Hall of Fame

Yuma, AZ (March 10, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Foundation is currently seeking nominations from the community for the 2022 AWC Hall of Fame.

Installed in 2011, the AWC Hall of Fame currently has 24 honorees, including 2021 inductees Amanda Aguirre, Bruce Jacobson, Mario Jauregui, Richard Lamb, and Sheriff Leon Wilmot.