News

Community health testing to be offered at Parker Learning Center

Parker, AZ (March 11, 2020) – Health and wellness screenings will be available to the community from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at the Parker Learning Center, 1109 S. Geronimo Ave.

The Community AIDS Network (CAN) will be offering community health testing including blood pressure readings, glucose screenings, and HIV testing.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Jose Lizarraga at Jose.Lizarraga2@azwestern.edu or (928) 314-9564.

AWC starts new esports program on campus

Players required to enroll as full-time students to participate on competitive teams

Yuma, AZ (March 5, 2020) – Arizona Western College is venturing into new territory with the establishment of an esports program.

AWC to host Veteran Network Ally Training

Yuma, AZ (March 5, 2020) – Arizona Western College’s Department of Diversity, Inclusion, and AccessABILITY is hosting an upcoming Veteran Network Ally Training for the campus and community to attend.

The training will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the East Meeting Room located in the 3C Building of the Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

NAU and AWC partner to provide a high-quality, low-cost education for teacher-certification degrees

Yuma, Ariz., March 4, 2020 – Northern Arizona University and Arizona Western College are building on a long history of partnering to help students achieve their educational and professional goals and to serve the community by preparing graduates for high-demand careers in Yuma.

College Communication about Coronavirus

Overview

Arizona Western College cares about the public’s well-being and is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our students, staff, and community members. The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) has not reported any cases of the Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Yuma County at this point. 

Regional Impact

Business Club to participate in upcoming competition

Yuma, AZ (March 3, 2020) – The Arizona Western College Business Club will be taking part in a competition on Friday, March 13, at the Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

The competition will begin at 10 a.m. in the Business Administration (BA) Building. The media is invited to attend.

Music Department to present St. Patrick’s Day concert

Yuma, AZ (February 27, 2020) – The Arizona Western College String Ensemble and Chamber Choir will be performing a St. Patrick’s Day concert to celebrate the rich heritage of Celtic music.

The concert will be held on Sunday, March 15, at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. The performance will feature a variety of musical styles ranging from fast paced fiddling to beautiful slow airs.

The community is invited to attend this free event. Donations will be accepted to benefit AWC Music Department student scholarships.

AWC Transfer Week starts March 9

From Matador to Wildcat, Lumberjack, and Sun Devil

Yuma, AZ (February 26, 2020) – Arizona Western College will be hosting 2020 Transfer Week from March 9-12. During this week, students will have a chance to explore a variety of different transfer opportunities. Each day, one of the Arizona universities will be featured and a Transfer and Career Expo will also be held to provide students with the option of networking with employees and organizations for degree paths offered at participating universities.

Transfer & Career Expo to highlight health, industrial trades, public safety, & STEM careers

Yuma, AZ (February 26, 2020) – Arizona Western College will be holding a Transfer & Career Expo on Tuesday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 3C Breezeway of the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. The expo will specifically focus on health, industrial trades, public safety, and STEM opportunities for current and prospective students.