AWC celebrates commencement May 16
Join Arizona Western College at the 2025 Commencement on Friday, May 16th, to celebrate graduates from across Yuma and La Paz counties as they embark on a new chapter.
Community of Learners event to celebrate South County graduates
On May 2, join us at the Community of Learners ceremony, an event dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of Arizona Western College students in San Luis, Somerton, and Gadsden.
District Governing Board approves preliminary budget
FY2026 budget to focus on investing in students while navigating fiscal uncertainty
Yuma, Ariz.
Students showcase creativity at annual events
On April 16th, Arizona Western College celebrated the creativity of our students at the 2025 Student Showcase and Open Mic, with $9,000 in scholarships awarded to participants in Yuma and San Luis.
AWC referenced in national report on transfer student success
Arizona Western College has been featured in a national report outlining recommendations for increasing the bachelor’s attainment rate for transfer students across the country. The report highlights AWC’s Dual Enrollment Program, the institutional partnership with Northern Arizona University-Yuma, and the success of the Yuma Educational Success (YES) Program.
AWC students place third at Business Competition
Earlier this month, students from the Arizona Western Business Club competed in the 2025 Arizona Community College Excellence Business Competition, with one of AWC’s four-student teams placing third overall.
Governor proclaims April Community College Month
Following a proclamation from Governor Katie Hobbs that designated the month of April as Arizona Community College Month, Arizona Western College invites the community to join us in celebrating the role that community colleges play in shaping the future of our community, our state, and beyond.
Carpentry program celebrates Spring graduates
On March 26, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College celebrated seven students as they graduated from the Carpentry program with certificates from the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) in Basic Carpentry.
Sarah Herman named National Communicator of the Year
Sarah Herman, Director of Content Strategy and Development for Arizona Western College's Marketing & Communications department, was recently announced as the National Communicator of the Year by the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations. The award recognizes Herman for the passion, leadership, and excellence she brings to her work.