Arizona Gov. Hobbs helps break ground for AWC program in Wellton, talks State of the State in Yuma
The future workforce in Yuma County has resources in Wellton thanks to the 5,600-square-foot multi-purpose training facility that Arizona Western College and project officials broke the ground last weekend. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and AWC president Daniel Coli met with staff in eastern Yuma County for the future 48 Workforce Processors. They say the building […]
AWC Launches Bridge Program to Help Yuma County Students Transition to College
Yuma, Arizona (Kyma, Kecy) – Arizona Western College (AWC) collaborates with Pipeline AZ to launch a new bridge program aimed at helping students in Yuma County transition from high school to college I’m doing it. The program, scheduled to be launched later this month, is designed to expand career exploration and encourage university admissions. Katherine […]
Yuma-area state senators, representatives review last session at AWC town hall
Despite the contentious political situation at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, the 23rd and 25th Congressional Districts include parts of Yuma County during a town hall held at Arizona Western College on Tuesday. Four state representatives and two state senators spoke about the collaboration. The session, which lasted about 90 minutes, saw Democratic state […]
Desert Southwest Transfer Conference begins at AWC
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Local students considering transferring to college learned more about college transfer at the Desert Southwest Transfer Conference. Arizona Western College (AWC) is hosting a week of events to prepare students for a successful transition to the college of their choice. The University of Arizona (UA), Arizona State University (ASU), and […]
AWC San Luis Learning Center launches new program
leadHERship holds a series of five monthly workshops exploring a variety of topics. SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona Western College (AWC) San Luis Learning Center has announced an initiative called leadHERship, focused on promoting gender equality and empowerment within the community. The workshop will begin on Monday, Jan. 29 from 3:00 to 4:30 […]
AWC Celebrates New Facility In La Paz County
Arizona Western College celebrated its new facility in La Paz County Monday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders and AWC officials. KAWC's Stephanie Sanchez reports. The Arizona Western College Parker Community Center is located next to the AWC Parker Learning Center. It will be used for classroom space, a fitness center, prep […]
AWC Foundation announces Hall of Fame inductees | Yuma
Yuma — Tom Tyree and John Stratton have been elected to the 2023 AWC Hall of Fame. Established in 2011, the AWC Hall of Fame recognizes alumni, faculty and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz counties who have made significant contributions to the mission and goals of the university or made outstanding contributions to […]
AWC police is parting up with Heal the Hero in Yuma | Yuma
Yuma — AWC Police is partnering with Heal the Hero Foundation to provide technology-based health and wellness programs for local emergency responders. Located at the AWC Reskill and Technology Center, the Command Performance Program brings state-of-the-art neuroscience-based brain performance technology to Yuma’s police, fire and emergency medical services. This 6-month program is designed to improve […]
Arizona Cardinals to host fan festival at AWC
YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – The Arizona Cardinals will be in Yuma on Tuesday for a mini-fun festival at Arizona Western College. According to a press release, the festival will AWC courtyard From 4pm to 6pm, Cardinal players, cheerleaders, legends and team mascot Big Red. AWC also said the event was part of the final […]
Nursing cohort expands to accept 60 students per semester at AWC | Yuma
Yuma — To address the nursing shortages affecting the community, Arizona Western College expanded its nursing program to admit 20 more students each semester. This spring, AWC began enrolling 60 students into its nursing cohort and currently has 54 students enrolled. Previously, the program only accepted 40 students each in the fall and spring. “Yuma […]
