Gadsden Elementary School District Superintendent Lizette Esparza recently completed her first year teaching the Cultural Diversity in Education course at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center (SLLC). Esparza brought a seasoned perspective to the teaching role, not only mentoring students but also connecting them with open positions in the school district.
Last month, Arizona Western College hosted the inaugural Future Matadors Career Exploration Camp for high school students in Yuma and Parker. The week-long summer camp aimed at inspiring first-generation and underrepresented high school students to pursue higher education and future careers.
This week, the Arizona Western College District Governing Board approved the institutional budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The new budget prioritizes student success and access to education through investments in scholarships and the growth of initiatives like the Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College and Early College programs, all without increasing the property tax levy.
This Fall, Arizona Western College is launching a new degree path for students interested in pursuing careers in marketing, sales, digital marketing, or public relations. With AWC’s new Associate of Applied Science in Marketing, students will be ready to confidently enter the dynamic field of marketing in the private, public, and non-profit sectors.
Arizona Western College Men's Soccer head coach Kenny Dale will receive an NJCAA Coaches Legacy Award next week, recognizing his exceptional leadership in both the men's and women's programs.
Registration is open for the 2025 Chapman Automotive Summer Basketball Camp on June 2-5, 2025. K-12 boys and girls are invited to attend the four-day camp and learn footwork, ball handling, shooting form, defense, and rebounding from the Matadors coaching staff.
This month, Arizona Western College recognized the hard work of students from the AWC TRIO programs, holding events in both Yuma and Parker, Arizona to celebrate the 2025 graduates.
A new industry certification at Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College allows individuals to obtain an industry certification as an EKG Technician in under 12 weeks. With classes starting on June 2, students are encouraged to apply.
At the 2025 Commencement ceremony on May 16th, three Arizona Western College students celebrated a very special night for their family. Maria Molina, an AWC employee, and her daughter and son celebrated the completion of their associate degrees on the same night. The triple graduation highlighted AWC’s commitment to diverse, accessible pathways that support students at every stage of their journey.
