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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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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