AWC Jazz Ensemble to perform fall concert


Yuma, AZ (November 15, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Jazz Ensemble will present an evening of jazz music for all ages to enjoy during their upcoming fall concert.

The performance, entitled, “Jazz Night and Day,” will feature vocalist Grace Marceau and will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the AWC Theatre, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. 

The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted to benefit student scholarships.

Inductees to be recognized during AWC Hall of Fame Celebration


Honorees include Amanda Aguirre, Bruce Jacobson, Mario Jauregui, Richard Lamb, and Sheriff Leon Wilmot

Yuma, AZ (November 15, 2021) – Alumni and community partners will be present to attend the Arizona Western College Hall of Fame Celebration at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16.  AWC’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees Amanda Aguirre, Bruce Jacobson, Mario Jauregui, Richard Lamb, and Sheriff Leon Wilmot will be honored during the in-person event, which will also be streamed on Facebook Live.

AWC soccer teams to host NJCAA Division I Region I Championship games


Coach Kenny Dale and soccer players recognized by ACCAC and NJCAA

Yuma, AZ (October 27, 2021) – For the first time in the program’s history, the Arizona Western College Men’s Soccer team (17-0 overall, 9-0 ACCAC) remained undefeated all season.

The Matadors won their 17th consecutive game on Saturday in Tucson against Pima, earning the title of ACCAC Conference Champions. This is the 4th time the program has held this title.

High school seniors invited to visit AWC on Nov. 3


Yuma, AZ (October 27, 2021) – Arizona Western College will be welcoming high school seniors to the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3.

High School Senior Day will give students the opportunity to visit campus and learn about the benefits of continuing on to college after high school.

Matadors to compete for ACCAC Conference Championship, host NJCAA Playoffs


Yuma, AZ (October 25, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Matador Volleyball team (15-6 overall, 9-2 ACCAC) will be competing for the ACCAC Conference Championship this week and is currently in the lead by one game.

The Lady Mats will take on Scottsdale first at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the House for Sophomore Night. The match will be broadcast on AWC TV and livestreamed on azwestern.edu/live.

Mega Matador program to honor students going above and beyond


AWC Student Conduct Office now accepting online nominations

Yuma, AZ (October 14, 2021) – Arizona Western College is committed to recognizing and preparing student leaders across all its campuses. As part of an ongoing effort to accomplish this, the Mega Matador program was started to honor AWC students who go above and beyond in the campus community and exemplify what it means to be a Matador.