AWC celebrates largest graduating class in school history
According to AWC, more than 3,200 degrees and occupational certificates were awarded this year, making it the largest commencement in the college’s…
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Yuma students learn about working for the City for Career Day
More than 30 students from the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Charter High School had a career day at the Yuma City Hall, where department…
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Imperial school officials concerned about data centers impacting community
In a region already battling water concerns, severe drought and air pollution, school officials in Imperial are standing with residents and pushing…
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Local students take Arizona attendance law concerns to Crane District Board
Several local students are speaking out about an Arizona attendance law they believe does not fully reflect the challenges some families…
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AWC selected for U.S.A-India partnership lab
The year-long initiative, led by the Association of Community College Trustees, aims to expand collaboration in workforce education and emerging…
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17 nursing students at AWC inducted into OADN Honor Society
According to a press release, the induction is an accomplishment demonstrating not only academic excellence, but a commitment to serving the Yuma…
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University of Central Florida commencement speaker booed over AI praise
Attendees booed a University of Central Florida commencement speaker over her comments regarding artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Data stolen from Canvas hack has been returned
Parent company Instructure Holdings, Inc. said Monday hackers accessed usernames, email addresses, enrollment information and…
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YUHSD’s MAP program spotlights local student art at annual gala
The event showcased students’ visual art projects as well as performing arts, emceed by the podcasting class offered in the…
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Local YUHSD seniors receive scholarships
Among the students surprised was Valeria Gutierrez, a senior at San Luis High School, who said the moment was…
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NC State University Textile graduates relieved of senior year loans
Graduation ceremony speaker Anil Kochhar, who is the son of an alumnus, announced he and his wife, Marilyn, will be covering “all the final year…
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Cesar Chavez Elementary School teacher selected for education program in Germany
The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Germany Program has educators participate in learning with others in a global…
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Gov. Katie Hobbs attends Future48 manufacturing facility opening in Wellton
The new facility will support hands-on training in electrical technology, manufacturing, internet fiber and solar energy where programs are designed…
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Kofa student receives $20k scholarship
The scholarship was funded by the Helios Foundation and other Arizona organizations who awarded five seniors with the opportunity to further their…
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CUHSD senior creates inclusive dance for ESN students and their families
According to a press release, the dance, called “A Night with the Stars,” took place last month at the schools’s multi-purpose room, and was created…
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Yuma County teacher named 2026 National Teacher of the Year
Arilene Gaxiola was recognized by the Teachers of Tomorrow to receive the honor at the state-level. Gaxiola is an eighth-grade math teacher at San…
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Gila Ridge teacher named Yuma County High School Teacher of the Year
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Gila Ridge High School teacher Greg Brown has been named Yuma County’s 2026 High School Teacher of the…
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Kofa High student receives Dorrance Scholarship
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Kofa High School senior Yaoxi Chen was selected as a recipient of the Dorrance…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva awards student recognition certificates to three Yuma schools
According to a press release, Rep. Grijalva is awarding the certificates to Yuma High School, Fourth Avenue Junior High School and Woodard Junior…
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivers commencement address at Notre Dame de Namur University
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered the commencement address to graduates at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California…
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