Graduates to be honored at La Cosecha


Yuma, AZ (April 18, 2022) – Arizona Western College students transferring to a university after graduation will be celebrated as part of an upcoming La Cosecha event.

This year’s celebration will take place on Tuesday, May 10, 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 dinner and program will begin at 6 p.m.

Enrollment Roundup Event to help students transition into college


Yuma, AZ (April 14, 2022) – Arizona Western College will be welcoming prospective students to the Yuma Campus as part of an upcoming Enrollment Roundup event on Monday, April 25.

Students can stop by the 3C Building at the Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E, from 3 to 6 p.m. to meet with admissions representatives, join a discover orientation session, apply for support programs, and register for Summer or Fall 2022 semesters.

Cheerleading teams to compete during Battle at the House


Public invited to first-ever competition for AWC Cheerleading

Yuma, AZ (April 7, 2022) – Local cheerleading teams are preparing for an upcoming Battle at the House event on Saturday, April 23.

The competition will feature teams from area junior high schools and high schools as well as Arizona Western College and Eastern Arizona College.

The community is invited to come out and attend this inaugural event. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., with the competition starting at 2 p.m. at the AWC House Gym, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. Admission is $5 at the door.

Open Mic and Artist's Showcase to be held April 13


Parker, AZ (April 6, 2022) – American Literature students from Arizona Western College will host its fifth annual Open Mic and Artist’s Showcase from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, at the Parker Learning Center, 1109 Geronimo Ave. To attend or participate via Zoom, the link is azwestern.zoom.us/j/84718418272.

Faculty Chamber Music Concert to be held April 10


Yuma, AZ (April 6, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Faculty Chamber Music Concert for the spring semester will feature duets and solos by instrumentalists and vocalists, as well as a performance by Yuma’s saxophone quintet, 5axes.

The public is invited to come out and attend this free concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. Donations to benefit the AWC Music Department will be accepted.

AWC music students to present formal recital


Yuma, AZ (April 6, 2022) – The community is invited to join the Arizona Western College Music Department for its Formal Student Recital on Saturday, April 30.

Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their progress from their spring semester private lessons. The event will feature a variety of instrumental, ensemble, and vocal solo performances.

The recital will begin at 5 p.m. at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. The event is free and open to the public. Donations to benefit the AWC Music Department will be accepted.

Students share their experiences of bringing the community together in "Second Multilingual Student Expo"


San Luis, AZ (March 24, 2022) – First-Year English Composition students are creating opportunities to improve their interpersonal skills and self-confidence, while also linking academic knowledge with practical experience.

The Second Multilingual Student Expo was held at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center on Wednesday, March 16. Students, along with their English professor Dr. Sara Amani, brought the community together to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity in conjunction with the International Day of Multilingualism.