AWC Foundation to present Schoolhouse Soiree


Sponsorship opportunities available to raise funds for scholarships

Yuma, AZ (August 15, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Foundation will recognize champions of education and scholarship recipients during their Schoolhouse Soiree in October. Photos from the event can be found here.

AWC breaking ground on new Student Experience Center


Event to be streamed live on Facebook

Yuma, AZ (August 11, 2022) – Arizona Western College is celebrating the start of construction on its new two-story, 45,000 square-foot Student Experience Center with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, August 17, at 7:30 a.m. The facility is projected to open its doors in the Fall of 2023.

AWC Foundation receives $10K donation to support East Yuma County students


Yuma, AZ (July 21, 2022) – Yuma Investment Group Wealth Management recently donated $10,000 to the Arizona Western College Foundation to benefit East Yuma County students.

The contribution was the result of the firm’s recent Carson Partners Impact Award, which gives winners a $5,000 match award to donate to their favorite organization.

Start early and save big during Early College Day


High school students pay discounted rate of $25 per credit

Yuma, AZ (July 20, 2022) – High school students are invited to visit Arizona Western College on Tuesday, August 2, to get a head start on their college education.

During the Early College Day event, high school students will have the opportunity to prepare for their future Dual or Concurrent Credit Courses by attending an information session that includes Admissions, Registration, and Advisement.

New students welcomed during Matador Day


Parker, AZ (July 7, 2022) – Recent La Paz County high school graduates who committed and registered for the fall semester at Arizona Western College were honored during a Matador Day signing event.

On June 22, students were celebrated for their pursuit of higher education alongside their families during an inaugural ceremony and dinner at the AWC Parker Community Center.

AWC presents a summer choral concert


Yuma, AZ (June 23, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Music Department choral students and some alumni will team up to present a short summer concert for the community to enjoy.

The performance will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Ave. 

Recent graduates of the AWC Music Department will be featured during the concert as soloists.

All are welcome to attend this event; it is free and open to the public. Donations to benefit the AWC Music Department will be accepted.