AWC celebrates first day under new president
NewArizona Western College (AWC) is celebrating Dr. Reetika Dhawan’s first day as their 10th president…
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80-year-old Vietnam War Veteran earns college degree after 60 years
Charlie Whaley is the kind of history lesson you cannot find in a textbook. At 80-years-old, his classmates were just as fascinated by his life story…
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Yuma School District One offers kids free meals for summer
As summer break begins, Yuma school districts are continuing to support local families by providing free meals to children throughout the summer…
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IVC students fundraise for a trip to D.C.
The SSS Trio Club set up on campus, selling food and sodas to help pay for another trip, after several students recently met with law makers in…
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Yuma Catholic Valedictorian reflects on journey from Mexico to graduation stage
One Yuma Catholic High School student is graduating at the top of her class after what she describes as a major life…
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Imperial Valley College: ‘See something, say something’
Students walking near the library at Imperial Valley College (IVC) were met with an increased safety reminder from campus staff. This comes after an…
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High school graduates in Tennessee accept diplomas in the rain
Diplomas were not the only thing students at a central Tennessee high school graduation ceremony received Thursday as torrential rainfall soaked…
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High school graduate in Louisiana breaks into dance after receiving diploma
Brittney Ford, @poeticpaige35 on Instagram, posted the footage showing her former student, A’Myria Marquee, in a joyous dance after receiving her…
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One teen hospitalized, another arrested after fight at De Anza High School
Parents reported the fight on social media Wednesday, describing the brutal injuries suffered by the 16-year-old teen at the hands of another student…
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55 Lobos graduate from Vista High School in Yuma
55 students from Vista High School graduated Wednesday night. The ceremony was held at the Yuma High School…
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Honoring the past and future: Southwest High cadets host Memorial Day observance
The event provided local cadets with a formal platform to pay tribute to military members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the…
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YUHSD associate superintendent selected for Flinn-Brown Fellowship
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Associate Superintendent Lilian Campa was selected for the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership’s 2026…
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Virtual reality field trip helps kids learn
Using virtual reality headsets, students were able to experience a 360-degree visual and audio journey designed to immerse them in art and…
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Better Business Bureau: How scammers target college students
As college students gear up for a new school year with tuition payments and supply purchases, it’s also a good time to stay alert to common scams…
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AI system fails during college graduation in Arizona
A technical glitch at a college commencement ceremony in Arizona left graduates and families…
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YPG breaks ground for new school in Yuma
It will replace James D. Price Elementary School, and it will have 125 students from kindergarten through fifth…
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City of Yuma asking for supplies to help students get ready for school
The City of Yuma is asking local businesses, community clubs and anyone who can donate school supplies to fill up 2,000 backpacks for the 2026 Back…
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Local construction company help students turn storage container into office
Students from Fourth Avenue Junior High School of Yuma turned a conex box into an office. Pilkington Construction advised kids on how to install the…
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33 IVC students receive new laptops
The initiative is supported by the IVC Foundation and AT&T, and funded through a $20,000 grant aimed at expanding digital access in underserved…
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Olympic legend Lindsey Vonn delivers commencement speech at USC
Her message was simple as she recounted her crash on the slopes at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. She told the graduates, “The only real failure in life…
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