Matadors to host K-12 Summer Basketball Camp


Yuma, AZ (May 11, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Men’s Basketball team is hosting a Summer Basketball Camp for K-12 boys and girls from June 6-9.

The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily in the Gymnasium at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. Matador coaching staff will teach basketball fundamentals such as footwork, ball handling, shooting form, defense, and rebounding.

AWC to hold commencement ceremony on May 13


Yuma, AZ (May 5, 2021) – Arizona Western College, Northern Arizona University-Yuma Branch Campus, University of Arizona-Yuma Academic Center, and Arizona State University ASU @ Yuma programs announce 2022 Commencement. The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 13, at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7150 E. 24th Street, next to Gila Ridge High School.

AWC to celebrate La Paz County graduates


Parker, AZ (April 28, 2022) – Arizona Western College will be celebrating the achievements of La Paz County degree and certificate recipients on Thursday, May 5.

Graduates will be honored with a certificate of recognition for their accomplishments during the La Paz County Celebration of Leaders in Education event. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at the Parker Community Center, 1109 Geronimo Ave.

Realignment, new focus for AWC Foundation


Yuma, AZ (April 29, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Foundation is realigning its organizational structure to become more closely linked to the strategic priorities of the college district and position the team for an expanded scope to contribute to capital improvements, in complement to its already successful and historic role raising and distributing scholarships for AWC students.

Andale's Apparel to hold Dillard's fundraiser


Program provides free professional clothing for students

Yuma, AZ (April 21, 2022) – From May 9-13, Dillard's customers in Yuma can mention Arizona Western College during checkout at the store’s special event room, and 10 percent of their purchase order will be donated to Andale’s Apparel.

Jazz Ensemble to present two upcoming concerts


AWC and Cibola High School students to put on joint performance

Yuma, AZ (April 21, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Jazz Ensemble will perform two back-to-back concerts on May 3-4.

The AWC Jazz Ensemble will present a concert at the AWC Theater, 2020 S. Ave. 8E, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. The “Jazz Victuals” concert will have a food theme, a popular subject matter lobbied for by students in the band.

AWC Community Band to hold second spring concert


Guest artist Rama Kumaran to be featured, host public clinic

Yuma, AZ (April 21, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Community Band will present its second concert of the spring semester on Monday, May 2.

The “Aeolian Tones” concert will be held at 7 p.m. in the Schoening Conference Center in the 3C Building at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. Internationally-respected flutist Rama Kumaran will be the guest artist for the performance.

Associate Dean of Communications & Marketing completes national leadership institute


Yuma, AZ (April 21, 2022) – Arizona Western College’s Associate Dean of Communications & Marketing Mandy Heil recently graduated from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) Leadership Institute.

Heil was one of 14 communication professionals from various community colleges across the country to participate in the 10-month program.

Matador Esports Team qualifies for NJCAAE Playoffs


Yuma, AZ (April 19, 2022) – After earning wins across the board during the regular season, the Matador Esports Team has qualified to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) Playoffs this week.

The team’s three Smash Bros. players – Josh Montejano, Erick Valdez, and Nicholas Files – are moving on to the next level of the competition. This is the first time Matador Esports has officially competed in the NJCAAE league.