AWC leaders present about transforming rural health metrics during ACCT Leadership Congress
October 13, 2023Yuma, AZ (October 13, 2023) – Arizona Western College administrators and district governing board members recently attended the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in Las Vegas to share about local education and healthcare partnership success.
AWC Small Business Development Center receives $50K economic development grant
October 9, 2023Yuma, AZ (October 9, 2023) – The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco recently announced the Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center as the recipient of a 2023 AHEAD Grant to be used for economic development.
AWC breaks ground on new Law Enforcement Training Academy
October 5, 2023Construction expected to be complete Fall of 2024
Yuma, AZ (October 5, 2023) – Arizona Western College celebrated the beginning of construction for the new state-of-the-art Law Enforcement Training Academy during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 5.
Housed on the AWC Yuma Campus next to the Public Safety Institute, the over 20,000-square-foot facility will provide a centralized space for cadets from across the state to receive training to become certified peace officers.
New fast-track courses offered in Spanish
October 3, 2023Continuing Education classes to begin October 10
Yuma, AZ (October 3, 2023) – Arizona Western College Continuing Education is offering new fast-track courses in Spanish beginning Tuesday, Oct. 10.
The non-credit courses and workshops will increase educational opportunities for Spanish speakers in Yuma County, as participants can receive a registered certification or certificate upon completion.
Groundbreaking ceremony to be held for Law Enforcement Training Academy
September 28, 2023Yuma, AZ (September 28, 2023) – Join Arizona Western College as we officially break ground on the new Law Enforcement Training Academy. The project will centralize training for LETA cadets from across the state in a purpose-built facility housed on the AWC Yuma Campus. The over 20,000-square-foot building will be adaptable to accommodate high industry demand, increase training capabilities, and expand cadet capacity at AWC.
Professor of Agriculture to present at international conference in Australia
August 31, 2023Yuma, AZ (August 31, 2023) – Dr. Hikmet Budak, Professor of Agriculture at Arizona Western College, has been invited to speak at the International Plant and Animal Genome Conference in Perth, Australia on September 20.
During the conference, Dr. Budak will lead a workshop titled, “Plant non-coding RNAs,” examining the genomes of flowering plants and how they are transcribed.
AWC hosts public Town Hall on Sept. 19
August 30, 2023Event to celebrate legislative wins for Yuma County
Yuma, AZ (August 30, 2023) – Arizona Western College is proud to host Yuma County’s state elected officials from Districts 23 and 25 as they discuss the outcomes of the 2023 Legislative Session during a public Town Hall event.
Randy Hartless takes on new position as Associate Dean for La Paz County Entrepreneurial College
August 24, 2023Parker, AZ (August 24, 2023) – From student to governing board member to professor, Randy Hartless’ story is woven around the years he’s spent at Arizona Western College. Now, his journey continues as he steps into a new administrative role as the Associate Dean for La Paz County Entrepreneurial College.
Culinary Arts program launches new curriculum this fall
August 10, 2023Students can earn stackable certifications through new 8-week courses
Yuma, AZ (August 10, 2023) – The Culinary Arts program at Arizona Western College has been redesigned to cater to what employers are looking for in the restaurant industry.
Senator Kelly staff visit AWC
July 5, 2023Yuma, AZ (July 5, 2023) – Arizona Western College leaders had an opportunity to meet with a representative from Senator Mark Kelly’s Office during a recent visit to the Yuma Campus.