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.
State, Yuma County, Arizona Western College to partner on regional training facility
(Press release written and released by Governor Doug Ducey's Office here.)
PHOENIX (January 6, 2022) – Governor Doug Ducey today announced a $7.5 million investment to expand the Arizona Western College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Yuma.
Yuma, AZ (December 15, 2021) – Arizona Western College was recently announced as the recipient of a $28,000 Process Reimagine and Redesign Grant from CampusWorks.
AWC Yuma Campus Winter Break Hours
Most of our offices will be closed for Winter Break and will reopen on Monday, January 3rd at 8am. CLASSES START MONDAY, JANUARY 10th!
Technology Support Services are available 24/7. Visit azwestern.edu/support.
Yuma, AZ (December 8, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Technology Service Desk recently expanded its hours to offer 24/7 support for students, faculty, and staff ahead of finals week.
The official rollout to extend service desk hours started Dec. 1, following a successful soft launch that began Nov. 1.
These critical service enhancements provide continued on-site and in-person technology support across district campus locations, ensuring that the college community has access to the resources they require to be successful in real-time.
Yuma, AZ (December 2, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Civic Orchestra will be presenting “The Spirit of Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 18.
The community is invited to come out with the whole family to experience a beautiful selection of Christmas music. Performances will be held at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Yuma Theater, 254 S. Main St.
In addition to the AWC Civic Orchestra, the String Ambassadors will also be performing.
Event to be broadcast live on Facebook
Yuma, AZ (November 18, 2021) – The long-standing DeAnza Residence Hall at Arizona Western College will be coming down at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 22. The demolition of the residence hall will make way for the construction of a new dorm, which is set to open in the Fall of 2023.
Episodes beginning Spring 2022
Yuma, AZ (November 18, 2021) – Starting Spring 2022, Arizona Western College students will begin making podcast episodes for “The Voice”: a new podcast created by the students, for the students, as part of The Western Voice.
Yuma, AZ (November 16, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Indigenous Student Association Club will be hosting a Native American Heritage Month Celebration on Monday, Nov. 22. The public event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm in the breezeway of the 3C Building at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.
