Ribbon cutting to be held for Arnold’s Lounge in San Luis
November 27, 2019Home Away From Home Project funded as part of 2018 Innovation Fund
San Luis, AZ (November 27, 2019) – Students at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center (SLLC) now have a new space to hold meetings, lounge, and study thanks to the 2018 Innovation Fund.
New agricultural-themed mural to be unveiled at ribbon cutting
August 30, 2019San Luis art club students contracted by Agriculture Science department to create project
Yuma, AZ (August 30, 2019) – The community is invited to join Arizona Western College students and staff to celebrate the unveiling of a new mural on campus on Thursday, Sept. 5.
The ribbon cutting ceremony to debut the 8-foot by 40-foot, agricultural-themed mural will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the field behind the Agriculture building at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E.
Strategic Innovation Projects in the Works Across District
May 3, 2018Faculty, staff collaborating on $193,000 worth of student-centric projects
Yuma, AZ (May 3, 2018) – Twelve AWC Innovation Fund projects, which were funded in January as part of the AWC Strategic Plan 2025, are underway at four locations in the college district. These Innovation Fund teams are focused on creating student-centered, thriving communities, and several of them are starting to see great things happen.
AWC Innovation Fund Committee Provides Funds For Business Incubator
May 3, 2018AWC Students have opportunity to develop a business plan for their own inventions
Yuma, AZ (May 3, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Innovation Fund Committee granted money for the Matador Business Incubator. This new resource center will be available to AWC students that are admitted to the resource center this fall. Students will have access to resources, weekly seminars and hands on guidance from experienced professionals that could not otherwise afford consulting fees on their own. Deadline for applications is August 20th
AWC Innovation Fund Committee working with local tribes to increase college-going culture
April 26, 2018Yuma, AZ (April 26, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Innovation Fund Committee for Native Indian Student Success has partnered with local tribes to plan three upcoming College Success events to help increase the college-going culture in Yuma and La Paz counties.
The committee has been working in collaboration with tribal leaders and education departments from Cocopah, Quechan, and Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) to put on these events as a way to encourage more students to consider higher education.