Chili Cook-Off to raise funds for scholarships


Teams participate in heated competition for title of event champion   

Yuma, AZ (October 30, 2019) – Join the Arizona Western College Alumni Association as teams compete to be recognized for making the Best Chili in Yuma County. Proceeds will benefit AWC Alumni scholarships and programs.

Eighth-grade students to go trick-or-treating at AWC


Yuma, AZ (October 24, 2019) – Arizona Western College Talent Search is holding a Trick or Treat event for eighth-grade students in the program to help them learn about the different departments on campus.

Students will have an opportunity to tour various areas of the college, trick-or-treating in costume along the way. The group will learn about where services and offices are located, as well as the function of each department.

AWC President receives Pacesetter of the Year Award


Yuma, AZ (October 22, 2019) – Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr was recently honored with the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) Pacesetter of the Year Award.

Staff to get “taste” of Strategic Planning progress


Yuma, AZ (October 17, 2019) – Arizona Western College faculty and staff will have an opportunity to explore the nine Strategic Planning objectives at the heart of an Amazing Student Experience, while also enjoying a delicious treat along the way.

The Taste of the Future event will be held for the campus community on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 3 to 4:15 p.m., in the South Wing of the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

AWC Alumni Invited for Celebration Breakfast


Dr. Don Schoening, Dan Beaver, and Arnold Trujillo to be honored as 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees

Yuma, AZ (October 16, 2019) –  Arizona Western College is inviting alumni and community partners to the annual AWC Alumni Breakfast and Hall of Fame Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 8 to 10 a.m. in the North Wing of the Schoening Conference Center, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. AWC’s 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees Dr. Don Schoening, Dan Beaver, and Arnold Trujillo will be honored at the breakfast.

Cesar Chavez’s grandson to present “Hailing Cesar” documentary at AWC


Yuma, AZ (October 14, 2019) – Eduardo Chavez, the grandson of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, will be visiting Arizona Western College for a screening of his documentary, “Hailing Cesar.” He will also be speaking to attendees about the film.

The screening and presentation will take place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E. Students and the general public are invited to attend.

Open House & Majors Fair provides opportunity to “Build Your Future” at AWC


Tours of CTE simulation labs to also be available during event

Yuma, AZ (October 10, 2019) – It’s not too late to begin pursuing an education at Arizona Western College.