Seventh graders to take “First-Generation Steps” toward college


Yuma, AZ (October 30, 2019) – Arizona Western College is inviting seventh-grade students in the Talent Search program to visit campus Wednesday, Nov. 6, as part of a First-Generation Steps event.

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will have an opportunity to explore careers and learn about pursuing higher education.  The event will begin in the South Wing of the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E.

3rd Annual First-Generation Celebration to be held Nov. 6


Event to feature speakers, resource fair, and film screening

Yuma, AZ (October 30, 2019) – With over 60% of the population at Arizona Western College identifying as first-generation college goers, the campus aims to make resources and activities more accessible for students, especially those who may need additional support and guidance.

Eighth-grade students to go trick-or-treating at AWC


Yuma, AZ (October 24, 2019) – Arizona Western College Talent Search is holding a Trick or Treat event for eighth-grade students in the program to help them learn about the different departments on campus.

Students will have an opportunity to tour various areas of the college, trick-or-treating in costume along the way. The group will learn about where services and offices are located, as well as the function of each department.

Staff to get “taste” of Strategic Planning progress


Yuma, AZ (October 17, 2019) – Arizona Western College faculty and staff will have an opportunity to explore the nine Strategic Planning objectives at the heart of an Amazing Student Experience, while also enjoying a delicious treat along the way.

The Taste of the Future event will be held for the campus community on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 3 to 4:15 p.m., in the South Wing of the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

AWC Alumni Invited for Celebration Breakfast


Dr. Don Schoening, Dan Beaver, and Arnold Trujillo to be honored as 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees

Yuma, AZ (October 16, 2019) –  Arizona Western College is inviting alumni and community partners to the annual AWC Alumni Breakfast and Hall of Fame Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 8 to 10 a.m. in the North Wing of the Schoening Conference Center, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. AWC’s 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees Dr. Don Schoening, Dan Beaver, and Arnold Trujillo will be honored at the breakfast.