Yuma, AZ (February 1, 2022) – In October 2021, the Arizona Western College Police Department (AWCPD) was named as the recipient of a $9,594 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office for Highway Safety.
The funds will be used to purchase an Intoxilyzer 9000, a breath analyzer machine utilized to determine a person’s blood alcohol content.
Funds to provide increased access to professional certifications
Yuma, AZ (January 28, 2022) – Arizona Western College was recently awarded a $500,000 agricultural workforce training grant by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Meals will be available for purchase from AWC Culinary Arts Department
Yuma, AZ (January 27, 2022) – Join the Arizona Western College Civic Orchestra and the String Ambassadors for a performance of Romantic Classics on Saturday, February 12.
The concert will feature a collection of romantically themed music including “As Time Goes By” from the movie Casablanca, selections from My Fair Lady, “When I Fall in Love,” and many more.
Yuma, AZ (January 13, 2022) – In an effort to eliminate financial barriers and make college accessible for all, the Arizona Western College Foundation has a wide variety of scholarships available.
“Like the diverse student body at AWC, we have a diverse offering of scholarship opportunities. We encourage everyone to apply for scholarships through our user-friendly scholarship portal,” said Laura Knaresboro, AWC Foundation Executive Director.
State, Yuma County, Arizona Western College to partner on regional training facility
(Press release written and released by Governor Doug Ducey's Office here.)
PHOENIX (January 6, 2022) – Governor Doug Ducey today announced a $7.5 million investment to expand the Arizona Western College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Yuma.
Yuma, AZ (December 15, 2021) – Arizona Western College was recently announced as the recipient of a $28,000 Process Reimagine and Redesign Grant from CampusWorks.
AWC Yuma Campus Winter Break Hours
Most of our offices will be closed for Winter Break and will reopen on Monday, January 3rd at 8am. CLASSES START MONDAY, JANUARY 10th!
Technology Support Services are available 24/7. Visit azwestern.edu/support.
Yuma, AZ (December 8, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Technology Service Desk recently expanded its hours to offer 24/7 support for students, faculty, and staff ahead of finals week.
The official rollout to extend service desk hours started Dec. 1, following a successful soft launch that began Nov. 1.
These critical service enhancements provide continued on-site and in-person technology support across district campus locations, ensuring that the college community has access to the resources they require to be successful in real-time.
Yuma, AZ (December 2, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Civic Orchestra will be presenting “The Spirit of Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 18.
The community is invited to come out with the whole family to experience a beautiful selection of Christmas music. Performances will be held at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Yuma Theater, 254 S. Main St.
In addition to the AWC Civic Orchestra, the String Ambassadors will also be performing.
