Matadors to compete for ACCAC Conference Championship, host NJCAA Playoffs


Yuma, AZ (October 25, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Matador Volleyball team (15-6 overall, 9-2 ACCAC) will be competing for the ACCAC Conference Championship this week and is currently in the lead by one game.

The Lady Mats will take on Scottsdale first at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the House for Sophomore Night. The match will be broadcast on AWC TV and livestreamed on azwestern.edu/live.

Mega Matador program to honor students going above and beyond


AWC Student Conduct Office now accepting online nominations

Yuma, AZ (October 14, 2021) – Arizona Western College is committed to recognizing and preparing student leaders across all its campuses. As part of an ongoing effort to accomplish this, the Mega Matador program was started to honor AWC students who go above and beyond in the campus community and exemplify what it means to be a Matador.

AWC Cash in Your Pocket program distributes $7.9M to students


Yuma, AZ (October 14, 2021) – Arizona Western College recently initiated the distribution process to put $7.9 million directly into the hands of 7,357 students through its Cash in Your Pocket program.

AWC was the recipient of several federal stimulus programs over the summer, which allowed the college to divert those funds to students beginning Oct. 7. Since starting the Cash in Your Pocket promotion, AWC has seen enrollment for Fall 2021 grow steadily, surpassing Fall 2019 and 2020 enrollment numbers.

National Transfer Student Week to be celebrated at AWC


Events to support students with university transfer process

Yuma, AZ (October 12, 2021) – In a continued effort to reach Arizona Western College’s ambitious BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) of doubling baccalaureate attainment rates in the district, the college will be hosting several events and activities in conjunction with National Transfer Student Week from Oct. 18-22.

AWC students to present ‘Multilingual Student Expo’ at San Luis Learning Center


Dr. Sara Amani encourages students to celebrate their cultural and linguistic identity

San Luis, AZ (October 6, 2021) – English Composition students at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center (SLLC) are inviting the community to come out and attend their Multilingual Student Expo on Monday, Oct. 11.

TRIO Talent Search program to host block parties in Yuma, Wellton, & Parker


Yuma, AZ (September 28, 2021) – Community members are invited to join the Arizona Western College TRIO Talent Search program for block parties in Yuma and La Paz counties during the month of October.

Students and their families can find out more about the Talent Search program during these community outreach events, which will also feature games, music, food, and raffles.