Festival Fundraiser will showcase student performances and artwork


On March 15, the community is invited to a Festival Fundraiser hosted by the Arizona Western College Visual and Performing Arts Department. Students will present live music and theater performances in addition to selling original artwork to raise money for department scholarships.

AWC choral concert to celebrate jazz, gospel, and spirituals


The Arizona Western College Choirs are excited to present their annual concert, “Singing with the Masters,” on March 7th and 9th, featuring selections from jazz standards, traditional spirituals and inspiring gospel genres. 

TEDxAWC Executive Board prepares for April conference


The community is invited to attend the 2025 TEDxAWC conference on April 25th, a special event inspiring curiosity and connection. In preparation of the event, ten AWC staff members are dedicating their time on the TEDxAWC Executive Board to bring their shared vision to life.

Arizona Western College breaks ground on Future48 Workforce Accelerator


This morning, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College broke ground on the Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Wellton, Ariz. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs joined Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr and AWC leadership, the Arizona Commerce Authority, local government, academic leaders, and Accelerator construction partners to celebrate the groundbreaking.

AWC Welding partners with local family to create custom bicycles


The AWC Welding program recently helped a local family build their second custom adaptive bicycle, built to transport a wheelchair user with medical equipment. This partnership exemplifies the institution’s commitment to serve the Yuma community and its families while offering students rich educational opportunities grounded in real-world scenarios.

AWC Foundation allots funding for Anatomage Table


AWC students now have access to an Anatomage Table as part of their lab experience, thanks to a generous $86,000 contribution from the Arizona Western College Foundation. The high-tech medical simulation tool will benefit students across multiple disciplines including Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, and other science and healthcare programs.

Broaden your horizons at Yuma Transfer and Career Expo


The Yuma Transfer and Career Expo will focus on providing students, alumni of Arizona Western College, and partner university students with transfer and career information as well as full and part-time employment, volunteer, and internship opportunities.