American Welding Society president visits Yuma
The President of the American Welding Society (AWS) visited Yuma Thursday, speaking to students about not only welding, but a career in…
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AWC first-generation students chosen to visit the White House
Two students from the Arizona Western College (AWC) San Luis Learning Center had the opportunity to celebrate National First-Generation College…
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Yuma School District One schools receive letter grades
In a press release, the letter grades are based on the 2022-2023 school year, and based off student achievement, proficiency, growth and other key…
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Burton Family Foundation donates $565K to AWC
In a press release, the donation will benefit first generation and early college programs at Arizona Western…
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Gadsden Elementary School District’s music program to play in London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2025
“The first time they came to London, they were crowd pleasers and stole the show frankly and has been a no-brainer to invite them back again,” said…
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Indigenous Student Association Club to host Native American Heritage Month event
“This event celebrates the culture and history of the Quechan and Cocopah Tribes. We hope these activities will help educate the community about the…
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High school students learn about gastronomy from the owners of Birrieria El Gordo
Students from San Luis High School visited BirrierÃa El Gordo, where they learned how a business is run by the…
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YUHSD calls for judges needed at Academic Decathlon Scrimmage
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) is looking for volunteer judges for multiple competitions at its annual Academic Decathlon…
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AWC receives grant to provide scholarships for veterans interested in healthcare fields
Arizona Western College (AWC) said it was awarded a grant for veterans and their families interested in pursuing education in healthcare…
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University of Arizona conducts lettuce evaluation trials
In tonight’s Home Grown report, the University of Arizona Ag extension began lettuce evaluation trials at the research…
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City Of Brawley hosts ‘Mayor for a Day’ event
Three students from the Brawley Elementry School District have been selected to be part of the city council for a…
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Local high school teacher selected to create an award
Holly Hendrick, a Cibola High School ceramics teacher, was chosen among 30 artists to create an award that was presented at the Arizona Creative…
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SDSU and IVC hold check presentation for Student Housing Agreement Â
Through the joint affordable student housing partnership, single and double-occupancy rooms will be built at the San Diego State University (SDSU)…
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Governor Hobbs meets with AZ Community College leaders, including AWC
Leaders from 10 of Arizona’s Community College Districts met with Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Arizona) to share highlights of the work that colleges are…
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AWC partners with Sonora and Arizona universities
A Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony was held to commemorate the partnership between Arizona Western College (AWC), Sonora State…
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AWC recognized for its energy savings in construction of new facility
Arizona Western College said it was recognized by APS for its energy savings and sustainability practices in constructing its new building, the…
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Yuma teacher receives $2,500 grant
An elementary school teacher in Yuma was in the library when she got a call, she never…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center and Arizona Western College pairing up for new building
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Arizona Western College received approval from the city council on the general plan amendment for the…
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YUHSD dropout prevention team attends conference
In a press release, the conference, which took place from October 15 to October 18 in Orlando, Florida, included school members from across the…
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California State University faculty vote to authorize strike over pay and class sizes
Members of the California Faculty Association — which represents 29,000 lecturers, librarians, counselors and other employees — authorized a…
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