This week, the Arizona Western College District Governing Board approved the institutional budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The new budget prioritizes student success and access to education through investments in scholarships and the growth of initiatives like the Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College and Early College programs, all without increasing the property tax levy.
Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science in four semesters
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Arizona Western College Men's Soccer head coach Kenny Dale will receive an NJCAA Coaches Legacy Award next week, recognizing his exceptional leadership in both the men's and women's programs.
Registration is open for the 2025 Chapman Automotive Summer Basketball Camp on June 2-5, 2025. K-12 boys and girls are invited to attend the four-day camp and learn footwork, ball handling, shooting form, defense, and rebounding from the Matadors coaching staff.
This month, Arizona Western College recognized the hard work of students from the AWC TRIO programs, holding events in both Yuma and Parker, Arizona to celebrate the 2025 graduates.
A new industry certification at Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College allows individuals to obtain an industry certification as an EKG Technician in under 12 weeks. With classes starting on June 2, students are encouraged to apply.
At the 2025 Commencement ceremony on May 16th, three Arizona Western College students celebrated a very special night for their family. Maria Molina, an AWC employee, and her daughter and son celebrated the completion of their associate degrees on the same night. The triple graduation highlighted AWC’s commitment to diverse, accessible pathways that support students at every stage of their journey.
Arizona Western College’s Reetika Dhawan was recently awarded the Community Champion Award by the Institution for Digital Inclusion Acceleration (IDIA), recognizing her for her leadership in workforce development and contribution to Arizona’s digital economy.
Last week, Arizona Western College recognized 28 fourth-semester nursing students as they were the first AWC class to be inducted into the Iota-Theta chapter of the OADN Honor Society. The honor society recognizes students for academic excellence and commitment to the nursing profession.
