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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Yuma SBDC honored for supporting entrepreneurs
May is National Small Business Month, and the Small Business Administration has recognized the SBDC for their dedication, leadership, and…
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Mayra Franquez of the SBDC said, “If you are a small business, you can come in and have a conversation with an IRS representative. That will be on…
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26 healthcare workers awarded scholarships through Onvida Health Foundation
26 scholarships were awarded Thursday night, and each one helps strengthen care for our whole…
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Hannah Martinez named 2026 Yuma County Teacher of the Year at 39th annual banquet
Martinez, a Yuma native, joins her mom, who also won the award in 1998. She delivered a heartfelt message after receiving the award, dedicating the…
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Grad Night 2026 is quickly approaching
Grad Night is completely free to all 2026 senior graduates in Yuma County for a safe, fun, and substance-free…
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AWC students to host gallery event in San Luis, Arizona
The event is taking place Wednesday at the San Luis Learning Center from 10 a.m. to 11:40 a.m., and will showcase a variety of projects which…
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More than 440 private, non-profit, four-year colleges at risk of closing or merging within the next decade
More than 440 of the nation’s 1,700 private, non-profit, four-year colleges are at risk of closing or merging within the next decade, according to a…
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Yuma teacher reaches quarterfinals in vote for America’s Favorite Teacher
“I love teaching because I shape futures, watch students grow, and through my various roles, help them shine in all they do,” writes Zaragoza in her…
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AZ schools superintendent urges lawmakers to approve legislation for school safety program
According to a press release, Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) vetoed a legislation that would give parents access to a federal school tax…
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Kofa High’s Eric Frost receives SkillsUSA Arizona Advisor of the Year award
Kofa High School Law and Public Safety CTE Advisor Eric Frost earned a major honor, being selected as the SkillsUSA Arizona Advisor of the…
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