Calipatria students win Congressional App Challenge with MedCentral
The winning app, MedCentral, was developed by Layla Morales and Evelyn Torres-Martìnez of Calipatria High School, along with Alex Tang of Westview…
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Arizona Western College breaks ground on new Manufacturing Training Facility
The college says the new facility will provide student with specialized training in areas like electrical technology, solar installation, and…
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YUHSD works to solve student tardiness trend
Schools statewide have been struggling with chronic absences. The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says it’s not struggling with chronic…
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AWC students to have access to Anatomage table
AWC says the table is a “high-tech medical simulation tool” that “will benefit students across multiple disciplines,” and will allow “allows students…
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Empowering Diversity Scholarship applications open to underserved students in Arizona
Scholarships will either help people get obtain GEDs or help them enroll in a post-secondary institution in…
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AWC to break ground in Wellton for new manufacturing accelerator facility
In a press release, the ceremony is taking place Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellton Manufacturing Training Center, located at 28851 E. County 12th…
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Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction calls for schools to fight high rate of student absences
Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction is calling for schools to fight the high rate of student…
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Nominations open for Esperanza Latino Teacher Award
Nominations are open for a Latino teacher to win a statewide…
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AWC to hold ribbon-cuting ceremony for new Transfer Center
In a press release, the ceremony is taking place in the 3C building of the campus, next to Starbucks, on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to…
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Local AWCÂ food pantry in need of donations
Arizona Western College’s food pantry and closet is seeking donations. “The Cubby” supports students and staff facing food insecurity and offers…
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Imperial Valley campus signs agreement for students to continue higher education
An Imperial Valley university signs an agreement with a city to make it easier for students to continue with their higher…
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Local senior selected for NAU RAMP research program
Lianne Andre is graduating this semester with a Bachelors in Biological and Natural Resource Sciences, and now she’s heading to do more…
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AWC students and leaders visit Arizona State Capitol
Students and leadership from Arizona Western College (AWC) met with state legislators at the State Capitol last week to “discuss AWC programs and the…
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Nominations open for IVC Foundation’s Hall of Fame
In a press release, the Hall of Fame is a “recognition reserved for outstanding alumni who have made a lasting impact in their fields and beyond.”…
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California parents react to LAUSD banning cellphones and other devices
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has been working for months to get schools, teachers and families ready for the change, but parents…
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University of Arizona to receive new building
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Yuma is getting a new…
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English adult education courses being offered at Arizona Western College
Arizona Western College (AWC) announced adult education courses will be offered in Yuma and La Paz…
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AWC launches Bridge Program to help Yuma County students transition to college
Arizona Western College (AWC) is teaming up with Pipeline AZ to launch a new Bridge Program aimed at helping Yuma County students transition from…
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District One discusses hot topics in board meetings
The school district says a verbal policy is already in place which allows students to use optional restrooms if they don’t feel comfortable using the…
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AWC professor to be a Soroptimist International delegate
In a press release, Ketchum-Cárdenas will serve as a delegate for Soroptimist International of South Asia and Pacific at the 69th session of the…
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