AWC celebrates inaugural graduation ceremony for regional Fire Academy
December 15, 2023Yuma, AZ (December 15, 2023) – Arizona Western College held an inaugural graduation ceremony in November for the first class of the regional Fire Academy. The program is offered in partnership with the City of Yuma Fire Department, Somerton Cocopah Fire Department, City of San Luis Fire Department, and ARIZONA@WORK.
Healthcare Job Fair to be held Nov. 15
November 9, 2023Event is open to students, alumni, and general public
Yuma, AZ (November 9, 2023) – Those aspiring to pursue a healthcare career will have an upcoming opportunity to explore what opportunities are available.
Ceremony celebrates AWC’s partnership with Sonora and Arizona universities
November 2, 2023Yuma, AZ (November 2, 2023) – A Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony was held Tuesday, Oct. 24, to commemorate the unique partnership between education partners Arizona Western College, Sonora State University, and local Arizona Board of Regent University partners from the University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University, together in a shared gathering with 4FrontED, Elevate Southwest, and community leaders.
Facilities and Agriculture departments create herb garden to be used by Culinary Arts
October 30, 2023Yuma, AZ (October 30, 2023) – Three departments at Arizona Western College have cultivated a partnership that is sure to yield some delicious results.
The Facilities department recently prepped an area with basic landscaping located outside of the Culinary Arts classroom and installed an irrigation water supply to turn the space into a fully functioning herb garden. The Agriculture program laid down topsoil and transplanted plants grown in their greenhouse so that Culinary Arts classes could harvest the herbs and incorporate them into their dishes.
Dr. Hikmet Budak shares genome editing research at international conference in Japan
October 24, 2023Information to be included as part of new Plant and Animal Genetics course at AWC
Yuma, AZ (October 24, 2023) – Dr. Hikmet Budak, Professor of Agriculture at Arizona Western College, recently presented his research to geneticists from around the world during an international conference in Tokyo, Japan.
AWC leaders present about transforming rural health metrics during ACCT Leadership Congress
October 13, 2023Yuma, AZ (October 13, 2023) – Arizona Western College administrators and district governing board members recently attended the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in Las Vegas to share about local education and healthcare partnership success.
AWC Small Business Development Center receives $50K economic development grant
October 9, 2023Yuma, AZ (October 9, 2023) – The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco recently announced the Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center as the recipient of a 2023 AHEAD Grant to be used for economic development.
AWC breaks ground on new Law Enforcement Training Academy
October 5, 2023Construction expected to be complete Fall of 2024
Yuma, AZ (October 5, 2023) – Arizona Western College celebrated the beginning of construction for the new state-of-the-art Law Enforcement Training Academy during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 5.
Housed on the AWC Yuma Campus next to the Public Safety Institute, the over 20,000-square-foot facility will provide a centralized space for cadets from across the state to receive training to become certified peace officers.
New fast-track courses offered in Spanish
October 3, 2023Continuing Education classes to begin October 10
Yuma, AZ (October 3, 2023) – Arizona Western College Continuing Education is offering new fast-track courses in Spanish beginning Tuesday, Oct. 10.
The non-credit courses and workshops will increase educational opportunities for Spanish speakers in Yuma County, as participants can receive a registered certification or certificate upon completion.
Groundbreaking ceremony to be held for Law Enforcement Training Academy
September 28, 2023Yuma, AZ (September 28, 2023) – Join Arizona Western College as we officially break ground on the new Law Enforcement Training Academy. The project will centralize training for LETA cadets from across the state in a purpose-built facility housed on the AWC Yuma Campus. The over 20,000-square-foot building will be adaptable to accommodate high industry demand, increase training capabilities, and expand cadet capacity at AWC.