United Way of Yuma County awards $10K for Math Matters Project

United Way of Yuma County awards $10K for Math Matters Project

July 16, 2019

Funds to strengthen Arizona Western College’s middle and high school partnership programs

Yuma, AZ (July 16, 2019) – The Arizona Western College Foundation was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from United Way of Yuma County as part of the Math Matters Project.

Taste of Yuma Foodie Fest showcases local cuisine on October 5

September 12, 2018

Funds from communitywide culinary event to benefit scholarships

Yuma, AZ (September 12, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Foundation, AWC Alumni Association and Mexican Consulate in Yuma will be presenting the Taste of Yuma Foodie Fest on Friday, October 5. Taste of Yuma is a collaborative event celebrating the global diversity of foods found in Yuma County.

Test your palate as chefs and commercial vendors from throughout the region share their culinary talents with the community. The event will also feature a beer and wine garden.

Southwest Gas Donates over $5K in Equipment to AWC

Southwest Gas Donates over $5K in Equipment to AWC

July 6, 2017

Yuma, AZ (July 5, 2017)—On July 5th, Southwest Gas Corporation presented a donation of equipment to the Arizona Western College Agricultural Land Lab and the Ernest Lopez Welding Institute.  The AWC Agricultural Land Lab received a Honda 2000 Generator and Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor.  The Ernest Lopez Welding Institute was presented with a Miller 2005 Engine Drive Welder.  These have all been serviced and are ready to be used by AWC students.  The total estimated value of all of this equipment is $5,156.