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Arizona Western College announces an end to football program

YUMA, Ariz. (December 5, 2018) – Arizona Western College announced Wednesday, December 5th that the 2018 season of Matador Football would be its final season, leaving behind a well-respected history that stretches across the country and spans 6 decades. The college worked during the past year to navigate a series of seismic changes at the league and 2-year collegiate level, but was unsuccessful in carving a sustainable path forward for the program. Coaching staff and student-athletes have been notified.

AWC Healthcare Programs to Present Open House

Yuma, AZ (December 5, 2018) – Healthcare programs at Arizona Western College will be holding an open house for the community on Tuesday, Dec. 11.

Those interested in learning about a future in healthcare can come meet current students and instructors from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kachina Medical Plaza, 2451 S. Avenue A, Suite E101.

Attendees can learn about the new Medical Assistant and Home Health Aide programs starting in spring of 2019.

Students win third place during research competition

Yuma, AZ (December 4, 2018) – Two former Arizona Western College students were recently awarded third place for their work during a Student Research League (SRL) competition.

Luciana Elizarraras and Khang Van Pham were recognized with a plaque and a monetary award during the American Mathematical Association for Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) annual conference in Orlando in November. The SRL project was the first research-based competition to be held by AMATYC in April.

AWC to use BankMobile to deliver student disbursement payments

Yuma, AZ (December 3, 2018) – Arizona Western College is partnering with BankMobile to process all student disbursement payments beginning Spring 2019.

A financial company focused solely on education, BankMobile is used by over 800 institutions across the U.S. including Imperial Valley College and Arizona State University. BankMobile helps colleges and universities deliver financial aid credit balances to students quickly, securely, and efficiently.

No fee ATMs will be available at/near most AWC campuses in San Luis, Parker, Yuma, and Quartzsite.

AWC Football Loses Head Coach

Minnick taking talents to Garden City

Yuma, AZ (November 30, 2018) – After leading the Matador Football program to national prominence, Head Coach Tom Minnick is taking his storied career to lead the Broncbusters of Garden City Community College in Kansas.

Minnick’s last game with AWC will be this Saturday afternoon as the Matadors take on the Lackawanna Falcons. Kickoff is set for 1:00 pm at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Tickets are $10 for reserved seating, $5 for general admission.

Here Comes the Bowl!

YUMA, Ariz.(November 29, 2018) – Year in and year out, the El Toro Bowl has brought in some of the top junior college football talent in the nation. This year’s version is no different, and two NJCAA Top 20 teams will square off on Saturday in Yuma at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The sixth-ranked Lackawanna College Falcons (10-0) travels to Yuma to take on the 19th ranked Arizona Western College Matadors (6-4).

Rebekah Eaves signs with William Penn University

Yuma, AZ (November 28, 2018) – Rebekah Eaves is hanging up her Matador jersey as she moves on from the Arizona Western College Volleyball team to become a Statesmen at William Penn University.

Eaves, a sophomore defensive specialist, signed her National Letter of Intent with William Penn during a signing ceremony at AWC on Wednesday, Nov. 28.

After coming to Yuma from Farmington, New Mexico as a walk on, Eaves earned a scholarship as a sophomore, allowing her to earn an associate degree in Elementary Education.

AWC Choral Department to perform “Singing in the Holiday” Christmas Concert

Yuma, AZ (Nov. 28, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Choral Department will be “Singing in the Holiday” during their annual Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 7.

The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. AWC Youth Choir, Chamber Singers, and Yuma Chorale will be featured during the performance.

The community is invited to attend this free event. Donations will be accepted to support scholarships for the next generation of musicians.

Rock Auction to benefit AWC Geosciences

Material to be on display for public viewing prior to auction

Yuma, AZ (November 27, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Geosciences Department will be holding a Rock Auction featuring almost 6,000 pounds of materials on Saturday, Dec. 8.

All proceeds from the event will go to the AWC Foundation Geoscience Fund to help support scholarships, field trips, and future supplies.