Arizona Western College, in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico in Yuma and the Yuma County Arts and Cultural Group, invites the community to an exciting Catrinas and Catrines contest in celebration of Día de los Muertos. The annual event will be held on October 29 at the AWC Yuma Campus, with monetary prizes for contest winners.
AWC faculty and staff presented at the annual summit for Hispanic Serving Institutions, hosting a workshop for institutional leaders to cultivate student belonging in their campuses and classrooms.
Arizona Western College now offers associate degree pathways to incarcerated individuals at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Yuma through a partnership with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry. The expansion of the Prison Education Program is grounded in the commitment to expand educational access, transform community, and offer students a second chance at life.
Spouses of military veterans attending Arizona Western College are eligible for financial assistance through the Arizona Board of Regents' (ABOR) Spouses of Military Veterans Tuition Scholarship.
The community is invited to attend the Yuma Transfer and Career Expo on Monday, October 19 at the AWC Yuma Campus. The expo will focus on providing participants with transfer and career information as well as full and part-time employment, volunteer, and internship opportunities.
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 has signed memoranda of understanding (MOU) with three universities in Taiwan to strengthen workforce pathways for students in Yuma and La Paz Counties. These global partnerships not only enhance AWC’s ability to offer competitive industry training but give AWC students access to Taiwan’s leading experts in semiconductor manufacturing and technology.
Arizona Western College invites the community to the 2026 Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Art Exhibition. The free exhibition highlights the creative talents of AWC faculty and staff, showcasing a range of works including ceramics, graphic design, and photography.
The Arizona Western College Choirs invite the community to the first choral concert of the semester on October 2 and 4. The performance will include an eclectic offering of choral music.
