TRIO students give back to community
Yuma, Ariz. (March 11, 2025) – On February 22, students and graduates of the Arizona Western College TRIO Programs gathered to give back to the community in honor of National TRIO Day.
Seventh Multilingual Student Expo celebrates “Music as a Multilingual Bridge”
Join First-Year English Composition students on March 19 as they present the Seventh Multilingual Student Expo, “Soundtrack of Languages: Music as a Multilingual Bridge." Students will sing, dance, and perform music in multiple languages, with four scholarships awarded for outstanding student participation.
AWC students launch Yuma History app
A new mobile app curated by AWC students offers a virtual tour of Yuma’s history through student writing and voiceovers. The free app, “Yuma History Virtual Tour,” takes users through a detailed history of Yuma’s local landmarks and historic figures.
Festival Fundraiser will showcase student performances and artwork
On March 15, the community is invited to a Festival Fundraiser hosted by the Arizona Western College Visual and Performing Arts Department. Students will present live music and theater performances in addition to selling original artwork to raise money for department scholarships.
Myles Prower Davis joins AWC Community Band in concert
The community is invited to join the Arizona Western College Community Band for a spring concert featuring special guest, Los Angeles musician Myles Prower Davis!
AWC choral concert to celebrate jazz, gospel, and spirituals
The Arizona Western College Choirs are excited to present their annual concert, “Singing with the Masters,” on March 7th and 9th, featuring selections from jazz standards, traditional spirituals and inspiring gospel genres.
TEDxAWC Executive Board prepares for April conference
The community is invited to attend the 2025 TEDxAWC conference on April 25th, a special event inspiring curiosity and connection. In preparation of the event, ten AWC staff members are dedicating their time on the TEDxAWC Executive Board to bring their shared vision to life.
Arizona Western College breaks ground on Future48 Workforce Accelerator
This morning, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College broke ground on the Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Wellton, Ariz. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs joined Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr and AWC leadership, the Arizona Commerce Authority, local government, academic leaders, and Accelerator construction partners to celebrate the groundbreaking.
AWC Welding partners with local family to create custom bicycles
The AWC Welding program recently helped a local family build their second custom adaptive bicycle, built to transport a wheelchair user with medical equipment. This partnership exemplifies the institution’s commitment to serve the Yuma community and its families while offering students rich educational opportunities grounded in real-world scenarios.