Sustainability Fair to educate public on reducing environmental impact


Yuma, AZ (March 13, 2019) – The 12th Annual Arizona Western College Sustainability Fair will be held on Thursday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the LR Fountain Area of the Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

The community is invited to stop by and learn various ways to reduce their personal impact on the environment and how they can promote a sustainable environment for future generations.

“Build Your Future” during AWC open house


Yuma, AZ (March 13, 2019) – Interested in attending Arizona Western College or starting a new career path?

The community is invited to the Build Your Future Open House on Wednesday, March 20, to come out and see what certificate and degree programs the college has to offer, meet associated clubs, interact with simulation labs, talk to educational leaders, and meet industry professionals.

The open house will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the 3C Building and Breezeway, located on the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

AWC selects four students for All-Arizona Academic Team


Yuma, AZ (March 7, 2019) – Four high-achieving students from Arizona Western College were recently honored at the All-Arizona Academic Team Recognition Ceremony at the East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa, Arizona.   

This annual awards ceremony is held by the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society to recognize students chosen by their colleges for high academic distinction as well as for leadership and service to the community. To qualify, each student must be working toward an associate degree and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Pep Band performing open-air concert


Yuma, AZ (March 6, 2019) – The community is invited to Arizona Western College for a free, open-air Pep Band concert on Thursday, March 14, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. 

Students will be performing the afternoon concert on the covered patio of the 3C Building near the AWC Yuma Campus Starbucks, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

For more information, contact Professor Shawn Pollard at louis.pollard@azwestern.edu or at (928) 344-7573.

AWC Community Band holding Spring Concert: Dragons, Steamboats, & Horned Helmets


Yuma, AZ (March 5, 2019) – The Arizona Western College Community Band will present its spring concert on Monday, March 11. The concert’s title is “Dragons, Steamboats, and Horned Helmets.” It features the music of Richard Wagner, as well as descriptive compositions by other composers.

The performance will begin at 7 p.m. at Mary Elizabeth Post Auditorium, 400 W. 5th St.

The concert is free and open to the public.

Financial Resources Night to be held March 13


Yuma, AZ (March 5, 2019) – Arizona Western College invites the public to attend Financial Resources Night on Wednesday, March 13.

Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with various financial resource offices about their services to help fund education and get on track with their financial health. Participants who visit at least five booths will be entered in a drawing for $50 gift cards.