Full-time and associate faculty members to be recognized during annual celebration
Yuma, AZ (March 18, 2021) – Arizona Western College’s 2021 Teacher of the Year honorees are full-time faculty member Deltrina Grimes, Professor of Choral and Vocal Music, and associate faculty member Katheline Ocampo, Professor of Psychology.
Yuma, AZ (March 17, 2021) – Arizona Western College is currently requesting nominations from the community for the 2021 AWC Hall of Fame.
Installed in 2011, the AWC Hall of Fame currently has 19 honorees, including 2020 inductees Dr. Jim Carruthers, Charlene Fernandez, and Gonzalo Huerta, Sr.
AWC students can also receive food and necessities through Andale’s Food Pantry
Yuma, AZ (March 15, 2021) – College students who were not previously eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may now qualify thanks to additional flexibilities put in place by a new COVID relief bill.
The Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act (HR 133) made it possible for approximately six million additional college students to use SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), to purchase groceries and have a nutritious diet.
Yuma, AZ (March 11, 2021) – Arizona Western College is hosting a Cruising 2 College Drive-through Enrollment Day on Wednesday, March 17. Prospective students will have the opportunity to get started with the first steps of enrollment – all from the convenience of their own vehicle.
Yuma, AZ (March 1, 2021) – Arizona Western College is collaborating with state university partners to offer an inaugural Desert Southwest Virtual Transfer Conference from March 8-11.
Students can earn high school or college credit at no cost
Yuma, AZ (February 26, 2021) – Arizona Western College is offering high school students the opportunity to take a class at no cost this spring or summer.
Recipients to earn scholarships for continued higher education
Yuma, AZ (February 26, 2021) – Three high-achieving students from Arizona Western College will be honored during a virtual All-Arizona Academic Team Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, March 4. The community is invited to visit mesacc.edu/live to view the livestreamed celebration, which will take place from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Yuma, AZ (February 25, 2021) – Arizona Western College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU program. MyPath2ASU™ allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success.
Virtual event will highlight program and alumni
Yuma, AZ (February 22, 2021) – Students in Arizona Western College’s TRIO programs will be participating in an upcoming TRIO Day Celebration to express their appreciation to the community for its support.
