Funds will help stock supplies for students in need
Yuma, AZ (February 11, 2022) – Andale’s Food Pantry recently received a $1,000 grant from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation to help Arizona Western College support the needs of its students.
President Dr. Daniel Corr and District Governing Board Secretary Olivia Zepeda meet with Senator Mark Kelly
Yuma, AZ (February 10, 2022) – Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr and AWC District Governing Board Secretary Olivia Zepeda traveled to Washington, D.C. this week for the Community College National Legislative Summit.
Funds to allow middle school students to pursue college-level math classes
Yuma, AZ (February 7, 2022) – Longtime local business owner Nieves Riedel recently donated $3,100 to the Arizona Western College Foundation to benefit middle school students interested in taking college math courses.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Meals will be available for purchase from AWC Culinary Arts Department
Yuma, AZ (January 27, 2022) – Join the Arizona Western College Civic Orchestra and the String Ambassadors for a performance of Romantic Classics on Saturday, February 12.
The concert will feature a collection of romantically themed music including “As Time Goes By” from the movie Casablanca, selections from My Fair Lady, “When I Fall in Love,” and many more.
Yuma, AZ (January 13, 2022) – In an effort to eliminate financial barriers and make college accessible for all, the Arizona Western College Foundation has a wide variety of scholarships available.
“Like the diverse student body at AWC, we have a diverse offering of scholarship opportunities. We encourage everyone to apply for scholarships through our user-friendly scholarship portal,” said Laura Knaresboro, AWC Foundation Executive Director.
