Transfer conference presented in collaboration with university partners
February 9, 2024Week-long event slated to be held at AWC Yuma Campus for students, alumni
Yuma, AZ (February 12, 2024) – Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Desert Southwest Transfer Conference, which will be held March 4-7 in collaboration with Arizona Western College’s university partners.
Department of Energy awards AWC $2 million for clean energy job training
January 10, 2024Partnership between AWC, ASU, and the Institute of American Apprenticeship to grow regional skilled workforce
Yuma, AZ (January 10, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Energy has announced Arizona Western College as the recipient of $2 million in funding from President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda to increase clean energy workforce training and meet the industry’s growing demand for skilled workers.
AWC to hold commencement ceremony on May 13
May 5, 2022Yuma, AZ (May 5, 2021) – Arizona Western College, Northern Arizona University-Yuma Branch Campus, University of Arizona-Yuma Academic Center, and Arizona State University ASU @ Yuma programs announce 2022 Commencement. The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 13, at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7150 E. 24th Street, next to Gila Ridge High School.
Transfer conference to be held in collaboration with university partners
February 23, 2022Event 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.
AWC Transfer Week starts March 9
February 26, 2020From 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
February 26, 2020Yuma, 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.
Yuma County Public Health Services District to hold emergency response training at AWC
January 15, 2020Educational institutions from Yuma County and Mexico to participate in pandemic tabletop exercise
Yuma, AZ (January 15, 2020) – Educational institutions from around Yuma County and Mexico will be taking part in an emergency response training at Arizona Western College on Friday, Jan. 24.
The Yuma County Public Health Services District will be working with Yuma Regional Medical Center and the Yuma Fire Department to offer a tabletop exercise on how regional agencies and educational institutions would respond in the event of a pandemic scenario.
Open House & Majors Fair provides opportunity to “Build Your Future” at AWC
October 10, 2019Tours 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.
AWC 2019 Commencement
May 9, 2019Yuma, AZ (May 9, 2019) - Arizona Western College, Northern Arizona University-Yuma Branch Campus, University of Arizona-Yuma Academic Center, and Arizona State University ASU@Yuma programs announce the 2019 Commencement. The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Veterans Memorial Stadium located at 7150 E. 24th Street, next to Gila Ridge High School.
Transfer & Career Expo to focus on Health, Industrial Trades, Public Safety & STEM
February 20, 2019Yuma, AZ (February 20, 2019) – Arizona Western College will be holding a Transfer & Career Expo on Wednesday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 3C Breezeway/Courtyard of the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. The expo will specifically highlight Health, Industrial Trades, Public Safety, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) opportunities for current and prospective students.