AWC hosts 200 fifth graders for I’m Going to College events


On November 1st and 7th, fifth-graders from Tierra Del Sol, Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan will be attending AWC for I’m Going to College events. Students experience a mock new student orientation, take 25-minute college classes with AWC professors, and “graduate” with a certificate.

First Gen College Celebration Week comes to AWC Nov. 4-7


Arizona Western College will be celebrating first-generation college students with a week-long event from November 4-7. The 2024 First Gen College Celebration Week activities will take place across the San Luis, Parker, and Yuma campuses.

Join AWC on Oct. 31 for a Catrinas and Catrines contest


AWC, in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico in Yuma and the Yuma County Arts and Cultural Group, is hosting a Catrinas and Catrines contest in celebration of Día de los Muertos. The event will be held on October 31 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the 3C Breezeway.

AWC Esports to be nationally broadcasted as the NJCAAE Match of the Week


Tune in on October 24 to support the Arizona Western College Esports Tier 1 Valorant team in their match against Columbia Basin College (Kennewick, WA). The match will be livestreamed on Youtube and Twitter as the NJCAAE Match of the Week.

Women in Leadership: leadHERship to host inspiring panel discussion on October 28


On October 28, the leadHERship initiative at Arizona Western College will host a “Women in Leadership” panel discussion featuring distinguished female leaders from the community. Participants can expect to hear a range of inspiring stories, discover insights into facing and overcoming challenges, and learn from women who have forged their careers in commitment to empowering others.

TEDxAWC returns to Yuma in April 2025


The much-anticipated TEDxAWC is back for another exciting event on Friday, April 25, 2025. TEDxAWC is looking for 8-10 speakers who can bring forward fresh ideas in line with the theme of “Transform & Thrive.”

Explore career opportunities at the AWC Healthcare Job Fair on Oct. 23


As part of National Transfer Student Week, Arizona Western College will host a Healthcare Job Fair on October 23. Students, alumni, and the general public are invited to explore education and employment opportunities in the healthcare field.