Yuma Rotary Club awards scholarships to local students
The club says, “A total of $14,000 was awarded to support these students in their pursuit of higher…
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IVC hosts 2025 commencement ceremony
It was a big day for college grads in the Valley as Imperial Valley College (IVC) hosted their commencement ceremony…
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Latest on the State Department revoking visas for Chinese students
President Trump said Thursday he will not ban all Chinese students while adding, “We want them to be…
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“Bite of Reality” event gives students a taste of the real world spending
Local Somerton kids get a taste of the real world. The “Bite of Reality” event provided an interactive life simulation where kids get to experience…
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Yuma school districts are giving kids free meals during the summer
The Yuma Union High School District, Yuma School District One, and Crane Elementary School District are serving free summer breakfast and lunches to…
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Career camp gives Yuma middle schoolers a head start
The 2025 Career Exploration Camp introduces students to hands-on careers in fields like cosmetology, biomedical technology, animation, and law and…
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Onvida Health selects local contractor to build Health Careers Center
Onvida Health CEO Dr. Robert Trenschel says this partnership will also benefit the local economy by providing jobs for the local labor…
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Local high school teacher goes above and beyond
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local teacher is highlighted for her leadership in the classroom. Teacher and a Kofa King herself Andrea Ward teaches…
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College in Minneapolis offers program to train women for jobs in trades
Jobs like mechanics, electricians and welders have long been dominated by men. But now, there are several industries and programs across the country…
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University president on student visas and campus protests
Michael Roth, President of Wesleyan University, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying…
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Parents outraged over newly approved textbooks
New social study textbooks recently approved by the Scottsdale Unified School District have some parents…
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Imperial Valley SBDC launches bilingual financial literacy book for kids
Kids in Imperial County now have a fun new way to learn about money, thanks to a new bilingual coloring and activity book launched by the Imperial…
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Department of Homeland Security prohibits international students from Harvard University
The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that Harvard “can no longer enroll foreign students and existing foreign students must…
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Seniors across Yuma County attend “In the Glow” Grad Night
The celebration was created to give graduates a safe and drug-free, as well as alcohol-free, environment to celebrate the huge milestone in their…
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“In the Glow” Grad Night lights up for Yuma seniors
Hosted by the Yuma County Anti-Drug and Mental Health Coalitions, the event offers a safe, drug- and alcohol-free celebration space for graduates,…
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Yuma County celebrates the graduating class of 2025
Over 2,600 students have met their graduation requirements to receive their diplomas. Commencement ceremonies will be on Friday, May 23 at 8:00…
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Local mom and her children graduate from AWC
Arizona Western College (AWC) says a local mom and her two children earned associate degrees during last week’s graduation…
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Columbia University students boo acting president during commencement speech
Footage by X user @mollikajaisingh shows students drowning out the president’s words Tuesday morning with loud shouting and…
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AWC CEO receives IDIA Community Champion Award
Reetika Dhawan, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College’s (AWC) Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Workforce & Healthcare Programs, has…
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AWC celebrates Class of 2025 at packed commencement ceremony
Arizona Western College honored more than 2,500 graduates Friday night during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony at Veterans Memorial…
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