Olivia Zepeda has been re-elected to serve another six-year term on the AWC Board of Directors. Having spent roughly 40 years in the field of education, Zepeda will represent District 4, which includes South and West Yuma County, Somerton, and San Luis, AZ.
On January 23rd, Arizona Western College invites the public to hear a powerful story of hope and resilience as Esther Basch, a 96 ½-year-old Holocaust survivor known as "The Honey Girl of Auschwitz," shares her journey of survival and triumph. Presentations on January 24th will be also available to YUHSD and YESD#1 students, hosted by Gila Ridge Performing Arts.
The Arizona Western College Men’s Basketball team is hosting the 2025 Chapman Automotive Winter Basketball Camp on January 2-3, 2025. The camp is for K-12 boys and girls who are interested in learning basketball fundamentals.
As part of Giving Tuesday, the AWC Foundation is seeking the community’s help in giving the gift of education. Just this year, the Foundation provided over $16,000 to support students across a wide range of needs including tuition, transportation, meals, and school supplies.
The leadHERship initiative at Arizona Western College presents the final workshop of 2024: “Self-Connectivity While Evaluating Your Beliefs and Social Stereotypes.” Additionally, the program is celebrating their future as a permanent AWC program with plans to expand after the institution approved an annual budget of $20,000.
On December 5th, the Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College Nurse Pinning Ceremony will celebrate the AWC Nursing Program’s largest graduating class of 48 students.
The Arizona Western College Choirs invite the community to a festive holiday concert on December 6th titled, “Deck the Halls.” AWC Choirs will be joined by the AWC String Ensemble, Kofa High School Advanced Choir, and other guest artists for the annual Christmas concert.
The Logistics Program of Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College is rolling out two new courses set to start in 2025. LGS 112 and LGS 113, which focus on service operations and international trade, are the second and third course in a three-unit certification program.
Arizona Western College Jazz Ensemble will perform its Winter Concert on December 4 at 7 p.m. in the AWC Theater.
