AWC Foundation seeks Hall of Fame nominations


The Arizona Western College Foundation is seeking nominations for the AWC Hall of Fame in four categories: student, faculty/staff, teams, and community leader. Nominations will close on March 14, end of day.

AWC Music Faculty perform recital on Jan. 25


Yuma, Ariz. (January 20, 2026) – The community is invited to join the Arizona Western College Music Faculty as they perform a recital on January 25.

Governor Hobbs announces AWC as BuildItAZ grant recipient


Arizona Western College has been selected to participate in the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative alongside nine other construction apprenticeship programs in the state of Arizona. A $3M grant will be dispersed among grantees for the purpose of expanding and promoting high paying, fulfilling construction career pathways.

Olivia Zepeda named to ACCT Board of Directors


District Governing Board member Olivia Zepeda has been named to the ACCT Board of Directors. The three-year term will allow her the opportunity to advocate for students nationwide.

District Governing Board announces presidential succession


Arizona Western College District Governing Board is pleased to announce that Dr. Reetika Dhawan has been selected to serve as the 10th President of Arizona Western College following Dr. Daniel Corr’s retirement in July of 2026.

Regents’ visit highlights AWC’s growing role in Arizona’s workforce pipeline


Last week, Arizona Western College’s leadership had the privilege of hosting the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) at its Yuma campus for a special board meeting. During the visit, AWC leadership was able to share on the state of Yuma’s agriculture and the ongoing partnership between AWC and Arizona’s state universities, as well as review the request for a Regents’ Research Grant to strengthen Arizona’s agriculture industry.

22 nursing students inducted into OADN Honor Society


22 AWC nursing students were recently inducted into the Alpha Delta Nu-Iota Theta (IT) Chapter of the Organization of Associate Degree Nurses (OADN) Honor Society, demonstrating academic excellence and a commitment to service. This semester, the students gave back to the community through projects held at Amberly’s Place, the Yuma Community Food Bank, and the AWC Cubby.

AWC celebrates graduates at inaugural Fall Commencement


Arizona Western College invites the community to the first AWC Fall Commencement on Friday, December 12th at 2 p.m. The outdoor event will be held at the Amphitheater of the Yuma Campus and will be livestreamed for those who would like to attend virtually.