AWC culinary arts program launches new curriculum
Arizona Western College’s (AWC) Culinary Arts program has been redesigned to cater to what employers are looking for in the restaurant…
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Historic school day for Mohawk Valley
A ribbon cutting at the much-anticipated Mohawk Valley School took place Wednesday…
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Reading challenge for local high schools
Yuma Union High School District libraries have launched their sixth annual reading…
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Vaping on the rise in Yuma schools
Vaping is a growing problem among teenagers, threatening students’ health and academic…
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YUHSD libraries to host “Ocean of Possibilities” reading challenge
According to a press release, Cibola High School, Kofa High School, Gila Ridge High School, San Luis High School, and Yuma High School are…
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High school anti-bullying app allows students to anonymously report bullying and safety concerns
Yuma Union High School District has partnered up with Anonymous Alerts to provide a way to anonymously report bullying and safety concerns through a…
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Somerton woman pitches at Moonshot event
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local business woman shot for the moon with her business idea and landed a spot as a state finalist.  Somerton’s…
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Highly anticipated first day of school at Somerton High School
It’s a historic day in Somerton as the highly anticipated Somerton High School opens its doors to students and teachers for the first…
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AWC leaders selected for a national fellowship program
Three Arizona Western College (AWC) leaders were accepted into the Dr. Ted Martinez Jr. National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC)…
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Back to school active shooter preparedness
With school starting back up, the Yuma Police Department shared how they are helping Yuma County schools for the day they never want to face.…
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Back to school educational drive to take place in San Luis
As several students across Yuma County head back to school next week, an educational drive will be taking place in San Luis, Arizona on August 1.…
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Local organization is helping people get their GED
Crossroads Mission is helping people from all walks of life get their GED by assisting them at the academic level they may be at.…
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Local middle school students participate in mock trial
Local students experience first-hand what it takes to work in the court…
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Mexican Consulate in Yuma awards $7.5K for IME Becas program at AWC
The Consulate of Mexico in Yuma awarded the Arizona Western College (AWC) Foundation with $7,500 for the Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) Becas…
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Yuma Union High School District schools to host open house events
Yuma Union High School District schools will be hosting open house events for families to meet their child’s teachers and learn about the upcoming…
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Five local high school students earn medals in national competitions
The Yuma Union High School District sent students to national competitions in their respective Career & Technical Student Organization throughout the…
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Highly anticipated Somerton High School hosts grand opening
More than 300 people from Yuma County and across Arizona were able to get a first look at the highly anticipated Somerton High School.…
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AWC striving to fill the gap of the nationwide demand for certified electricians
The need for certified electricians across the nation is on the…
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City of Yuma hosts 12th Annual Back to School Rodeo
This is to help students who are in need of supplies for when they go back to school next month. The rodeo took place at the Yuma Civic Center at…
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Volunteers pack backpacks for Back to School Rodeo
The first 2,000 children will receive a FREE synch-style backpack filled with school supplies!…
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