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AWC Jazz Ensemble to perform upcoming concert

Yuma, AZ (February 17, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Jazz Ensemble will present an evening of jazz music for all ages to enjoy during their first concert of the semester.

The performance will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at the AWC Theater, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. 

The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted to benefit student scholarships.

For more information, contact Professor Shawn Pollard at Louis.Pollard@azwestern.edu or (928) 344-7573.

Chamber Singers and Yuma Chorale to present Early Spring Concert

Yuma, AZ (February 17, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Chamber Singers and Yuma Chorale will perform an Early Spring Concert next month.

The concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 4, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave., and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Ave.

Former AWC Governing Board President begins teaching at age 61

Hartless shares educational journey from dropping out of high school to becoming an English professor

Parker, AZ (February 16, 2022) – Randy Hartless is a walking testimony that it’s never too late to pursue an education.

After dropping out of Parker High School at the young age of 15, it wasn’t until 30 years later that he decided to buckle down and attain his first college degree.

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation awards grant to Andale’s Food Pantry

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.

AWC leaders attend National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C.

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.

AWC Foundation receives donation for South Yuma County Math Project

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.

AWC celebrates Black History Month

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.

College programs, students showcased during AWC's Day at the Capitol

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.

AWC Police Department awarded $9.5K grant from Arizona Governor’s Office for Highway Safety

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.