American Welding Society president visits Yuma
The President of the American Welding Society (AWS) visited Yuma Thursday, speaking to students about not only welding, but a career in…
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AWC first-generation students chosen to visit the White House
Two students from the Arizona Western College (AWC) San Luis Learning Center had the opportunity to celebrate National First-Generation College…
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Yuma School District One schools receive letter grades
In a press release, the letter grades are based on the 2022-2023 school year, and based off student achievement, proficiency, growth and other key…
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Burton Family Foundation donates $565K to AWC
In a press release, the donation will benefit first generation and early college programs at Arizona Western…
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Gadsden Elementary School District’s music program to play in London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2025
“The first time they came to London, they were crowd pleasers and stole the show frankly and has been a no-brainer to invite them back again,” said…
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Indigenous Student Association Club to host Native American Heritage Month event
“This event celebrates the culture and history of the Quechan and Cocopah Tribes. We hope these activities will help educate the community about the…
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High school students learn about gastronomy from the owners of Birrieria El Gordo
Students from San Luis High School visited BirrierÃa El Gordo, where they learned how a business is run by the…
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YUHSD calls for judges needed at Academic Decathlon Scrimmage
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) is looking for volunteer judges for multiple competitions at its annual Academic Decathlon…
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AWC partners with Sonora and Arizona universities
A Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony was held to commemorate the partnership between Arizona Western College (AWC), Sonora State…
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AWC recognized for its energy savings in construction of new facility
Arizona Western College said it was recognized by APS for its energy savings and sustainability practices in constructing its new building, the…
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Yuma teacher receives $2,500 grant
An elementary school teacher in Yuma was in the library when she got a call, she never…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center and Arizona Western College pairing up for new building
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Arizona Western College received approval from the city council on the general plan amendment for the…
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YUHSD dropout prevention team attends conference
In a press release, the conference, which took place from October 15 to October 18 in Orlando, Florida, included school members from across the…
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AWC departments create herb garden to be used by Culinary Arts
Three departments at Arizona Western College (AWC) collaborated together and created an herb garden to give students a learning…
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Local high school hosts Fentanyl awareness presentation for students
Somerton High School and U.S. Border Patrol Yuma Sector hosted a presentation to educate the community about the dangers of…
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Local high school teacher finalist for Heart of Yuma award
Kofa High School Law and Public Safety teacher Eric Frost was a finalist for the Heart of Yuma award for Outstanding…
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Local students promote drug-free lifestyle for Red Ribbon week
Kofa High School (KHS) students held a Red Ribbon Week event at lunch on Wednesday to promote the national anti-drug campaign on…
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Fifth graders to experience college life at AWC
Arizona Western College (AWC) invited fifth graders from Tierra Del Sol Elementary and San Pasqual Valley Elementary to experience college life at…
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San Luis High School students, teachers attends national symposium
In a press release, they presented at the Aurora Institute’s “Unlocking the Future of Learning” Symposium, which took place from October 16 to…
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Local high school students invited for AWC Senior Days
Local high school students are invited to visit Arizona Western College (AWC) in the upcoming weeks to attend High School Senior…
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