NAU partners with AWC, statewide partners to launch Arizona Attainment Alliance
October 4, 2022Initiative aims to improve educational attainment and drive economic mobility in Arizona
Community invited to attend Horizon Symposium on Nov. 15
October 31, 2019Award-winning journalist and author Anya Kamenetz will be keynote speaker
Yuma, AZ (October 31, 2019) – Arizona Western College is bringing back the Horizon Symposium and inviting the public to come be a part of the conversation again, and to dream big about local education.
AWC staff seek professional development on Strategic Planning work
October 9, 2019Summer work set to impact 19 strategic objectives
Yuma, AZ (October 9, 2019) – To help bring the Arizona Western College Strategic Plan 2025 to fruition, several cross-functional teams made up of faculty and staff attended training in Yuma and around the region in the past few months.
Arizona Western College Promises High School Grads Zero Expenses to Complete Degree
September 16, 2019Yuma Promise is last-dollar refund for full-time completers
Yuma, AZ (September 16, 2019) – Class of 2020 high school students who want to complete an associate’s degree at AWC and transfer to a state university partner here in Yuma can have 100% of their out-of-pocket tuition and fees reimbursed, pending full-time enrollment and successful completion within 5 semesters.
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.
AWC graduates 31 students from La Paz County campuses
May 22, 2019Parker, AZ (March 22, 2019) – A total of 31 students recently graduated from Arizona Western College La Paz County campuses, with 12 receiving associate degrees and 19 completing certificate programs. This is an increase over last year’s nine associate degree recipients and seven certificate completions.
This growth has provided an opportunity for more students to become prepared for university programs and employment, which is in line with AWC’s Strategic Plan to increase the rate of baccalaureate degrees and eliminate poverty in the community.
ASU’s American Dream Academy partners with AWC & YUHSD to get more students to college
December 11, 2018Participants can qualify for one-time promise award for $4,000 to ASU or $500 to AWC
Yuma, AZ (December 11, 2018) – Arizona State University’s American Dream Academy has ventured out of the Phoenix metropolitan area for the first time in the program’s 12-year history to partner with Arizona Western College and the Yuma Union High School District. The program acts as an additional support to help students and their families through the process of graduating from high school and continuing on to higher education.
SLLC club partnering with Gadsden District on art program
November 7, 2018San Luis, AZ (November 7, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Art Curiosity and Secrets (ACAS) club is collaborating with the Gadsden Elementary School District to tutor young students as part of a new innovative art program.
KOFA Border Radio holding inaugural pledge drive
October 1, 2018Yuma, AZ (October 1, 2018) – The first-ever pledge drive for KOFA Border Radio will be taking place Wednesday, October 3, until Saturday, October 6, at 11 a.m.
Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr will kick off the drive as the first guest DJ at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.
After being known for 48 years as KAWC AM1320, the station transitioned to KOFA 1320 Border Radio on April 30. Colorado River Public Media’s new all-music service features significantly more local music and student-hosted programming.