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AWC extends invitation to National Transfer Student Week events

Yuma, AZ (October 5, 2022) – In support of Arizona Western College’s efforts to double the rate of earned baccalaureate degrees in the district by 2035, the college will be hosting several events and activities as part of National Transfer Student Week from Oct. 17-21.

AWC Transfer Services will be providing virtual and in-person opportunities to assist students on their path to a university. Events are available for transfer students at AWC or current students considering attaining a bachelor’s degree.

NAU partners with AWC, statewide partners to launch Arizona Attainment Alliance

Initiative aims to improve educational attainment and drive economic mobility in Arizona

AWC students to hold "Third Multilingual Expo" at San Luis Learning Center

San Luis, AZ (October 3, 2022) – First-Year English Composition students from the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center (SLLC) are inviting the community to join them for the Third Multilingual Student Expo, “Cherishing Unity in Diversity,” on Wednesday, Oct. 12. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ENG107 and ENG108 multilingual students will discuss how to cultivate a sense of togetherness coming from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Ribbon cutting to be held for Allied Health Lab in San Luis

Classes already underway this semester

San Luis, AZ (September 22, 2022) – A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held next week to showcase the new Allied Health Lab at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center, 1340 N. 8th Avenue.

AWC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Yuma, AZ (September 20, 2022) – Arizona Western College kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month at its San Luis and Somerton locations on Sept. 15, and will be bringing the celebration to the Yuma Campus next.

Upcoming activities for students, staff, and faculty will include:

Arizona Western College launches new brand

Staff, faculty, student leaders get first look at new logos, colors

Yuma, AZ (September 19, 2022) – After nine months of listening, surveying, and designing, the Arizona Western College Marketing & Communications team has officially launched the college’s new brand.

AWC to host Public Town Hall on Sept. 28

Elected officials to speak about impact of recent legislative session

Yuma, AZ (September 15, 2022) – AWC is proud to host Yuma County’s state elected officials as they review the impact of the 2022 Legislative Session during a Public Town Hall event. Photos from the event can be found here. 

KEYS students participate in Global Virtual Internship

Program includes Cultural Clarity Experience trip to Puerto Rico

Yuma, AZ (September 13, 2022) – This summer, seven students from the Arizona Western College KEYS Program had the opportunity to participate in Zion Leadership Group’s Global Virtual Internship, which culminated with a Cultural Clarity Experience trip to Puerto Rico.

Soto-Lopez named 2022 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

CAMP student hopes to inspire more women to consider careers in STEM fields

Yuma, AZ (September 8, 2022) – Alexandra Lynnette Soto-Lopez, 20, aspires to one day work on the development of spacecraft and aircraft as an aerospace engineer.

Thanks to a recent scholarship, she’s one step closer to making that dream a reality.