Columbia University holds virtual classes amid pro-Palestinian protests
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik shared a letter expressing that she is “deeply saddened” by what is taking place on campus and noted…
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Kevin Bacon visits Utah high school used to film “Footloose”
Kevin Bacon visited Payson High School where Footloose was filmed and joined students for a community kit-building…
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USC cuts guest speakers following valedictorian decision
Friday’s announcement follows the university’s decision to no longer allow Asna Tabassum, a Muslim biomedical engineering major and class…
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New geothermal exhibit on display at Imperial Valley Desert Museum
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for a new geothermal exhibit at the Imperial Valley Desert…
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ASA Education Colloquium to highlight importance of education in May
A group with the Arizona Students’ Association (ASA) will be having its first ASA Education Colloquium in San Luis,…
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Local students advance to Nationals in multiple Career and Technical Student Organization events
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said more than 50 students from different programs advanced to national competitions following their success…
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Imperial Valley College hosts 2024 Career Education Day
Imperial Valley College hosted its annual Career Education Day, with over 1,000 students in…
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YPG celebrates Earth Day
Students at Price Elementary School, located at YPG, participated in various Earth Day activities orchestrated by the Environmental Sciences…
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AWC students to learn from nationally renowned voice coach
Arizona Western College (AWC) said students in its Introduction to Podcasting course will get to learn from a nationally renowned voice…
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Crane Elementary School District employees to see increase in salary
The package offers a 4% salary increase and a $750 stipend to all employees hired before 2024. The board also approved an additional $3,000 increase…
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Local high school students earn gold medals in Special Olympics powerlifting competition
In a press release, the competition took place on Friday, April 12, and was hosted by 4th Avenue Gym, with Gabriel Delgado, Zack Ursery and Job Grace…
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AWC Entrepreneurial College CEO selected for Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced Reetika Dhawan “is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising…
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Imperial Valley College set to host its Fentanyl Awareness Summit
Imperial Valley College is teaming up with the University of Baja California to host a Fentanyl Awareness…
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USC to not have valedictorian deliver 2024 commencement speech
The university is citing security reasons after several organizations on and off campus raised concerns about Asna Tabassum’s past social…
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Local swim team offers inclusive classes
April is autism awareness month and one local swim team is doing their part to make sure that those on the spectrum feel included and stay…
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NAU Yuma offering new Clinical Mental Health Counseling program
Starting in the fall of 2024, Northern Arizona University Yuma will offer a new Clinical Mental Health Counseling…
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YCADC launches marijuana awareness campaign
Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition launched its comprehensive campaign aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of marijuana…
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AWC starts its third annual Enrollment Tour
Arizona Western College’s third annual Enrollment Tour is underway visiting high school campuses in the Yuma and La Paz area, providing seniors with…
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YUHSD Superintendent honored with Educational Diversity Award
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) announced its Superintendent, Tim Brienza, was presented with the Educational Diversity…
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Local organizations unite for water safety
With summer right around the corner, the City of Yuma has teamed up with other local organizations to help people stay safe in the…
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