Heil named Communicator of the Year


Yuma, AZ (October 21, 2022) – Over the last four years, Associate Dean of Marketing and Communications Mandy Heil has utilized her role to successfully lead several districtwide initiatives in alignment with Arizona Western College’s mission, vision, and Strategic Plan.

Herrington earns Chief of Staff certification from Oxford Business School


Yuma, AZ (October 20, 2022) – After nearly ten months of development sessions, interviews, and panels, Arizona Western College Chief of Staff Ashley Herrington was selected to be part of a world-first, tailor-made certification program at the University of Oxford Business School in England.

Students visiting AWC for High School Senior Day


Yuma, AZ (October 18, 2022) – In an effort to eliminate barriers and make higher education accessible for all, Arizona Western College has created an event exclusively for high school seniors to visit the college.

Community Band to present Fall Concert


Yuma, AZ (October 13, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Community Band will be holding its Fall Concert on Monday, Oct. 17.

The title of the concert is “Summer Suite” and it will feature seven pieces. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. in the Schoening Conference Center located in the 3C Building at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

The community is invited to attend this free concert. Donations will be accepted.

Students complete Restaurant Startup Boot Camp at no cost through Yuma Food Business Incubator pilot program


Future courses to be offered through AWC Continuing Education

Yuma, AZ (October 7, 2022) – Arizona Western College teamed up with the Local First Arizona Foundation this summer to provide aspiring food entrepreneurs with the unique opportunity to grow their food business through a Restaurant Startup Boot Camp.

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.

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.