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Arizona Western College to host ASU Local, a new pathway to college

Initiative seeks to increase bachelor’s degree attainment in Yuma County

Yuma, AZ (June 16, 2021) – Arizona Western College today announced a new partnership with Arizona State University that will bring ASU Local to Yuma County. ASU Local combines online learning with in-person student support and provides a new point of access for students who want to attend ASU without leaving their home community.  The program will be admitting students at the Arizona Western College (AWC) location for the spring 2022 semester.

AWC passes budget including unique funding and new projects

Yuma, AZ (June 16, 2021) – Earlier today during a special meeting, the Arizona Western College District Governing Board approved the 2021-2022 Proposed Budget.

While the college’s budget is larger than it has been in previous years, a number of factors have made this budget unique.

Arizona Western College Releases Truth in Taxation Information

Yuma/La Paz Counties’ Arizona Western College District has released its Truth in Taxation information for the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, in compliance with Arizona Revised Statue 15-1461.01.

According to the Truth in Taxation information, the College is proposing a 0.63% increase in the primary tax rate over fiscal year 2020-2021. The current tax, inclusive of new construction, will provide an additional $953,545 in revenues. Including the tax increase, the total taxes owed on a $100,000 home will be $213.12.

AWC launches CA$H in Your Pocket program

Students registered for fall classes can receive up to $1,500

Yuma, AZ (June 8, 2021) – Students registered for classes at Arizona Western College this fall will receive money directly and automatically – up to $1,500 – through the CA$H in Your Pocket initiative.

Arizona Western College Hosts the Civility Project June 22nd

Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley Bring Tips, Insights, and Hands-On Skill-Building to Zoom Session Focused on Finding Ways to Build Understanding

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Art club students create Arnold’s Lounge Mural at San Luis Learning Center

Yuma, AZ (May 26, 2021) – Arizona Western College students recently put the finishing touches on a mural at Arnold’s Lounge located at the San Luis Learning Center (SLLC), 1340 N 8th Ave.

Electric vehicle charging stations installed at AWC

Yuma, AZ (May 20, 2021) — Four new electric vehicle charging stations are now up and running at the Arizona Western College Yuma Campus.

The stations were installed in the P2 Parking Lot at no cost to the college as part of the APS Take Charge AZ pilot program. The initiative aims to remove barriers for Arizonans to drive electric by expanding access to charging stations throughout the state.

Student Showcase team announces scholarship winners

Yuma, AZ (May 20, 2021) – Eight students from Arizona Western College earned scholarships as part of the 2021 Student Showcase.

Of the 37 entries featured, this year’s scholarship winners included:

AWC and Yuma host the NJCAA Softball Championship May 23-29

The Division I NJCAA Softball Championship comes to Yuma and the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex this week!

The Home Run Derby is Sunday Night May 23rd at 7:00pm. Admission is free to the general public as 15 of the best home run hitters in the country take aim at the skyline of the Yuma foothills.

Tuesday the games begin at Noon!

Top seeded Salt Lake (UT) will take on Georgia Military, the 16 seed (on Field 1)

San Jacinto-South (TX) lands the 8 seed and will play the 9th seed Chattanooga State (TN) (Field 6) at Noon as well.