Transfer students to be honored at La Cosecha
May 1, 2024Students awarded with scholarships during event
Yuma, AZ (May 1, 2024) – Arizona Western College students transferring to a university after graduation will be celebrated as part of the annual La Cosecha event.
This year’s celebration will take place on Thursday, May 16, in the Schoening Conference Center, located in the 3C Building of the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. and the dinner and program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Burton Family Foundation donates $565K to AWC Foundation
November 13, 2023Funds to be earmarked for CAMP, IG2C, IME Becas, South Yuma County Math and English programs
Yuma, AZ (November 13, 2023) – The Burton Family Foundation recently donated $565,000 to benefit first generation and early college programs at Arizona Western College.
First-generation college student shares memories before AWC 2018 Commencement
May 16, 2018Almost 75% of graduates are First-generation students
Yuma, AZ (May 14, 2018) – During her childhood, Yesenia Gonzalez Soto watched her parents leave home early each morning and come back late each night after working in the fields. They would often come home physically exhausted from the long days and strenuous labor required to do their jobs.