TEDxAWC Executive Board prepares for April conference


The community is invited to attend the 2025 TEDxAWC conference on April 25th, a special event inspiring curiosity and connection. In preparation of the event, ten AWC staff members are dedicating their time on the TEDxAWC Executive Board to bring their shared vision to life.

Arizona Western College breaks ground on Future48 Workforce Accelerator


This morning, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College broke ground on the Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Wellton, Ariz. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs joined Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr and AWC leadership, the Arizona Commerce Authority, local government, academic leaders, and Accelerator construction partners to celebrate the groundbreaking.

AWC Welding partners with local family to create custom bicycles


The AWC Welding program recently helped a local family build their second custom adaptive bicycle, built to transport a wheelchair user with medical equipment. This partnership exemplifies the institution’s commitment to serve the Yuma community and its families while offering students rich educational opportunities grounded in real-world scenarios.

AWC Foundation allots funding for Anatomage Table


AWC students now have access to an Anatomage Table as part of their lab experience, thanks to a generous $86,000 contribution from the Arizona Western College Foundation. The high-tech medical simulation tool will benefit students across multiple disciplines including Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, and other science and healthcare programs.

AWC transfer conference presented in collaboration with university partners and Earn to Learn


On March 3-6, Arizona Western College is hosting the Desert Southwest Transfer Conference in collaboration with Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Earn to Learn. The highlight of the week is the Yuma Career and Transfer Expo, connecting attendees with representatives from ten universities and over thirty of Yuma’s employers, agencies, and organizations.