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One Book Yuma Welcomes Author Melissa Sevigny to AWC/NAU-Yuma Branch Campus on March 21

Yuma, AZ (February 21, 2018)—  Meet author and Science & Technology Reporter for KNAU, Melissa Sevigny, on Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 from 1:00-2:30pm in the Schoening Conference Center-South (located inside the 3C: Conference Community Center) on the Yuma Campus of AWC/NAU-Yuma, 2020 South Avenue 8E in Yuma. Sevigny’s appearance is hosted by Arizona Western College and Northern Arizona University Yuma Branch Campus, and sponsored by the Friends of Yuma County Libraries, AWC Campus Life, AWC Foundation and the Yuma Sun.

TRIO KEYS celebrating Student Support Services’ 50th anniversary

Yuma, AZ (February 21, 2018) – TRIO Student Support Services is currently celebrating 50 years of helping students across the U.S. achieve their academic goals. Arizona Western College’s TRIO KEYS Program, grant funded by Student Support Services, is kicking off local anniversary festivities with an Open House on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. The community is invited to attend the event, which will be held in the KEYS building at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

AWC Transfer Week starts March 5

From Matador to Wildcat, Lumberjack, and Sun Devil

Yuma, AZ (February 15, 2018)- Arizona Western College will be hosting 2018 Transfer Week from March 5- 8. During this week, students will have a chance to explore a variety of different transfer opportunities. Each day one of the Arizona universities will be featured and the week’s activities will culminate with an annual Transfer Fair.

Monday, March 5, NAU-to-YOU Transfer Tour "From Matador to Lumberjack," 10:00am-2:00pm, 3C Breezeway and East Boardroom (3C Building)

AWC Professor Asked to Present Doctoral Research at State Senate Committee Meeting

Michelle Sims shares data on impact of minimum wage increase on rural Arizona small businesses

Yuma, AZ (February 14, 2018) – Arizona Western College Professor of Economics Michelle Sims presented on the impact of the minimum wage increase on small businesses in rural Arizona during a Committee on Commerce and Public Safety meeting Monday, Feb. 12.

AWC Professor honored with “Angel of Trafficking” award, senator recognitions

Monica Ketchum acknowledged for raising awareness about human trafficking over past decade

Year-round Pell Grant returning to AWC

Yuma, AZ (February 8, 2018) – The year-round Pell Grant is returning so that students can receive up to 150 percent of a regular Pell Grant award during the course of an academic year. This will allow students to continue taking classes in the summer to catch up or accelerate their progress towards graduation.

What does this mean? Students may receive a Pell Grant Award during the Summer semester, even if they were enrolled as full-time students during Fall & Spring.

Adaptive Training Available at AWC

Yuma, AZ (February 7, 2018) – Oscar Quintero isn’t going to let being blind hold him back from accomplishing his goals of becoming a personal trainer and competing as a nationally ranked athlete.

With the help of his guide dog Ceylon, Oscar takes the Yuma County Area Transit to Arizona Western College twice a week to receive adaptive training and instruction.

AWC Fine Arts presents “The Radio Active Variety Show”

Yuma, AZ (February 5, 2018) – The Fine Arts Department at Arizona Western College is joining forces to present “The Radio Active Variety Show,” in an effort to raise funds for scholarships.

AWC Hosts Free Performance of the USMC Battle Color Detachment

Yuma, AZ (February 1, 2018)-The United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment is partnering with Arizona Western College, to bring an exciting presentation to Yuma. Together they will host and present a FREE performance at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium located at Gila Ridge High School on Thursday, March 8th at 7pm (gates open at 6pm).