Two first-generation students selected for White House visit
November 16, 2023San Luis professor nominated pair to attend National First-Generation College Student Day
Yuma, AZ (November 16, 2023) – As First Gen College Celebration Week events were underway at Arizona Western College campuses locally, two students from the AWC San Luis Learning Center had the opportunity to join in the celebration at the national level in Washington DC.
First-Gen Celebration Week to be held at AWC
November 2, 2023Yuma, AZ (November 2, 2023) – Join Arizona Western College for First Gen College Celebration Week!
For the past seven years, institutions from across the nation have celebrated first-generation students, faculty, and staff. About 72 percent of the AWC student population is made up of first-generation college goers and nearly 40 percent of AWC’s faculty and staff members also identify as first-generation students.
AWC to celebrate National TRIO Day
February 22, 2021Virtual event will highlight program and alumni
Yuma, AZ (February 22, 2021) – Students in Arizona Western College’s TRIO programs will be participating in an upcoming TRIO Day Celebration to express their appreciation to the community for its support.
Juniors and seniors invited to go Off to College
September 24, 2019Yuma, AZ (September 24, 2019) – Arizona Western College is holding an Off to College event for upperclassmen in Talent Search and Upward Bound programs on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
From 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., juniors and seniors will be preparing for college by learning about financial aid and how to find scholarships. The event will take place in the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E.
Northern Arizona University channels $1.7M to AWC through Helios initiative
August 13, 2019Funds to provide scholarships and services to support more than 400 students
Yuma, AZ (August 13, 2019) – Arizona Western College was recently announced as a subrecipient of a $2.7 million grant awarded to Northern Arizona University Yuma by the Helios Education Foundation to help high school students successfully transition into higher education and careers.
AWC President honored with Excellence in Youth Education Award
May 23, 2019Yuma, AZ (May 23, 2019) – Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr received the Excellence in Youth Education Award from the Pete C. Garcia Victoria Foundation in April at the Advocates for Education 2019 Awards Luncheon.
This annual award is presented to individuals in the Arizona public-school sector that have instituted policies and programs to enhance education and make a difference in the lives of students and the greater community.
Graduates to be honored at La Cosecha banquet
May 8, 2019Yuma, AZ (May 8, 2019) – Arizona Western College will celebrate graduates during the annual La Cosecha (The Harvest) banquet on Thursday, May 16, in the Schoening Conference Center, located in the 3C Building of the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. and the program starts at 6:30 p.m.
Michelle Thomas to speak at 2019 WESTOP Conference
February 12, 2019Yuma, AZ (February 12, 2019) – As the association’s current president, Arizona Western College Director of TRIO Programs Michelle Thomas will be speaking during the 2019 Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP) Conference.
With a theme of “Rising to Transform: Investing in the Future of Educational Equity,” the conference will provide professional development opportunities for educators who work in programs such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, and Gear-Up.