San Luis students join national walkout & lead peaceful anti ICE raid protests
San Luis High School students held two protests to stand in solidarity with Minnesota following recent fatal shootings involving federal immigration…
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New massage therapy school opens in Yuma
The Arizona School of Myotherapy offers a two-semester course with lectures and hands-on training from seven professional faculty members. It also…
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AWC Foundation accepting Hall of Fame nominations
According to a press release, the AWC Hall of Fame “honors alumni, faculty, and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz Counties who have made a…
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“Dear America, Love Arizona” postcard campaign connects Arizona classrooms statewide
A statewide postcard campaign is connecting classrooms statewide. The Arizona America250 commission partnered with the Arizona Department of…
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Local elementary students see glimpse into their future
Over 80 representatives from different companies visited campus representing different career fields from construction to healthcare to law…
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Amerischools in need of funds for classroom materials
Currently, Amerischools is renovating their south campus and due to insufficient funding, they do not have materials and resources for their…
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AWC receives $150,000 grant
The funding will support the delivery of 20 no-cost, intensive bilingual workshops designed for adults and…
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Yuma agriculture impresses leaders statewide
Yuma’s agriculture is shinning bright on the map and gaining the attention of leaders…
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Kofa rifle team cadet becomes first-ever top 10 finisher
Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) advanced to the Service Championships, and a cadet received…
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Crane Schools interviews candidate for superintendent position
The Crane School’s Governing Board voted to interview Chief of Finance and Operations Dale…
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Gabby’s Family Child Care LLC open for business
The childcare center offers toddler and preschool programs with certified and experienced staff, along with DES programs for ages one to…
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Freedom Library hosting US Constitution and economics classes
The Freedom Library (2035 S. Arizona Avenue) is hosting the classes from 6-8 p.m. Participants ages 14 and up can join the classes and earn a…
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Yuma Vista High School holds 2025 winter graduation ceremony
The ceremony took place Thursday, December 18 at 7 p.m. at the school’s Taylor Dean McBride…
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Arizona Western selects Dr. Reetika Dhawan as its next president
Dhawan will become the 10th president in the college’s history and the first woman to hold the position. She is set to officially assume the role…
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Three SLHS students receive QuestBridge Match Scholarship
According to the Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD), the students earned the scholarships through the QuestBridge National College Match…
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AWC District Governing Board member named to ACCT Board of Directors
Olivia Zepeda, a member of the Arizona Western College (AWC) District Governing Board, has been named to the Association of Community College…
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Arizona Western hosts first ever fall commencement
Arizona Western College (AWC) celebrated the achievements of its students with a commencement ceremony held Friday, marking the first time the school…
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Vista High School hosts ‘Winter Wonderland’ open house
Teachers and current students were on hand to share their experiences and answer questions from those considering enrolling. Adding to the festive…
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Yuma nursing students inducted into honor society
A group of fourth-semester nursing students were inducted into the Organization of Associate Degree Nurses Honor Society at Arizona Western College…
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Crane Schools superintendent announces intent to retire at end of academic year
Superintendent Laurie Doering announced her plans to retire at the end of the academic…
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