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Jobs for Matadors to be powered by Handshake

Free profile photoshoot events offered in Yuma and La Paz counties

Yuma, AZ (March 30, 2021) – Starting April 1, Arizona Western College’s Career Services department is launching a new and improved Jobs for Matadors program, powered by Handshake. The online career networking site will provide AWC students and graduates with access to a built-in network of employers, expanding job opportunities and regional, national, and global professional learning experiences.

Fine Arts Department utilizes a variety of mediums in COVID era

Band, choir student shares on disappointments and resilience during pandemic

Yuma, AZ (March 22, 2021) – For the past three years, Vanessa Ramirez has been diligently working to improve as both a flutist and a singer.

Ramirez has participated as a student in the Arizona Western College Community Band, Pep Band, and Jazz Band and also takes private voice lessons and sings second soprano and alto with the AWC Chamber Singers and Yuma Chorale.

Arizona Western College names 2021 Teachers of the Year

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.

AWC seeking Hall of Fame nominations

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.

More college students eligible for SNAP benefits through pandemic exemptions

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.

Students can enroll during drive-through event

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.

AWC works alongside university partners to present virtual transfer conference

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.

AWC to aid students in crossing the finish line with one-time class scholarship

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.

AWC selects three students for All-Arizona Academic Team

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.