Former AWC Governing Board President begins teaching at age 61


Hartless shares educational journey from dropping out of high school to becoming an English professor

Parker, AZ (February 16, 2022) – Randy Hartless is a walking testimony that it’s never too late to pursue an education.

After dropping out of Parker High School at the young age of 15, it wasn’t until 30 years later that he decided to buckle down and attain his first college degree.

AWC celebrates Black History Month


6th Annual Symposium discussion open to public

Yuma, AZ (February 4, 2020) – Students at Arizona Western College will have an opportunity to learn about Black History Month during upcoming events and activities happening at the Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

College programs, students showcased during AWC's Day at the Capitol


Group from AWC meets with Senators Kerr and Otondo as well as Representatives Dunn, John, and Fernandez

Yuma, AZ (February 2, 2022) – Arizona Western College leadership, a Law Enforcement Training Academy graduate, and a student currently enrolled in the Manufacturing program visited the Arizona Capitol building on Tuesday to showcase college programs.

AWC Police Department awarded $9.5K grant from Arizona Governor’s Office for Highway Safety


Yuma, AZ (February 1, 2022) – In October 2021, the Arizona Western College Police Department (AWCPD) was named as the recipient of a $9,594 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office for Highway Safety.

The funds will be used to purchase an Intoxilyzer 9000, a breath analyzer machine utilized to determine a person’s blood alcohol content. 

AWC receives $500K federal grant for agricultural workforce training


Funds to provide increased access to professional certifications

Yuma, AZ (January 28, 2022) – Arizona Western College was recently awarded a $500,000 agricultural workforce training grant by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).