Last week, representatives from Arizona Western College leadership and student body visited the State Capitol to meet with the Arizona legislators that serve Yuma and La Paz counties. Topics of discussion were AWC programs and the upcoming 2026 budget.
Enrollment for Arizona Western College’s Adult Education Program is now open. Residents of Yuma and La Paz counties can improve their English language skills through ESOL classes or pursue a High School Equivalency diploma with the GED Preparation course. Interested parties are encouraged to begin the application process today!
AWC professor Dr. Monica Ketchum-Cárdenas will be attending the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women next month as a delegate for Soroptimist International. The session will bring together international advocates for women’s rights as they assess the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Arizona Western College’s food pantry and closet, The Cubby, is seeking donations. The Cubby supports AWC students and staff facing food insecurity by offering free non-perishable food items, toiletries, and professional clothing.
The Arizona Western College Foundation is seeking nominations for the AWC Hall of Fame in four categories: student, faculty/staff, teams, and community leader. Nominations will be close on March 13, end of day.
This week, leadership from Arizona Western College and NAU-Yuma met with the Arizona Attainment Alliance, a strategic partnership between Arizona institutions intent on making education more accessible for students. AWC was showcased as a leader in advancing student success and educational access.
Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College is offering a new occupational certification course: HVAC Helper 1. The fast-track course will prepare students for entry into the air conditioning and refrigeration industry in just 10 weeks.
Yuma local Maria Chavoya has been elected to serve another six-year term on the Arizona Western College District Governing Board, representing Yuma County in District #5. Chavoya is an active member of the community, participating in multiple boards and advocating for mentorship and First Generation students.
AWC’s Director of Agriculture, Dr. Hikmet Budak, recently represented the institution at the International Plant and Animal Genome Conference, a six day conference that explores the latest advancements in agricultural genomics. In addition to facilitating the first AWC workshop to be accepted at the event, Dr. Budak was invited to speak on the use of artificial intelligence in genetic editing.
