Helios Education Foundation awards $100K grant to support new initiative
Yuma, AZ (March 2, 2022) – Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr and Vice President for Learning Services Dr. Diane Carrasco-Jaquez have been selected to serve on the statewide steering committee for the Arizona Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Consortium.
Event slated to be held in person at Yuma and San Luis campuses with virtual option
Yuma, AZ (February 23, 2022) – Arizona Western College is teaming up with its university partners to host the 2nd Annual Desert Southwest Transfer Conference from March 7-10.
Yuma, AZ (February 17, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Jazz Ensemble will present an evening of jazz music for all ages to enjoy during their first concert of the semester.
The performance will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at the AWC Theater, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.
The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted to benefit student scholarships.
For more information, contact Professor Shawn Pollard at Louis.Pollard@azwestern.edu or (928) 344-7573.
Yuma, AZ (February 17, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Chamber Singers and Yuma Chorale will perform an Early Spring Concert next month.
The concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 4, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave., and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Ave.
Hartless shares educational journey from dropping out of high school to becoming an English professor
Parker, AZ (February 16, 2022) – Randy Hartless is a walking testimony that it’s never too late to pursue an education.
After dropping out of Parker High School at the young age of 15, it wasn’t until 30 years later that he decided to buckle down and attain his first college degree.
Funds will help stock supplies for students in need
Yuma, AZ (February 11, 2022) – Andale’s Food Pantry recently received a $1,000 grant from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation to help Arizona Western College support the needs of its students.
President Dr. Daniel Corr and District Governing Board Secretary Olivia Zepeda meet with Senator Mark Kelly
Yuma, AZ (February 10, 2022) – Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr and AWC District Governing Board Secretary Olivia Zepeda traveled to Washington, D.C. this week for the Community College National Legislative Summit.
Funds to allow middle school students to pursue college-level math classes
Yuma, AZ (February 7, 2022) – Longtime local business owner Nieves Riedel recently donated $3,100 to the Arizona Western College Foundation to benefit middle school students interested in taking college math courses.
6th Annual Symposium discussion open to public
Yuma, AZ (February 4, 2020) – Students at Arizona Western College will have an opportunity to learn about Black History Month during upcoming events and activities happening at the Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.
