AWC students to have access to Anatomage table
AWC says the table is a “high-tech medical simulation tool” that “will benefit students across multiple disciplines,” and will allow “allows students…
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AWC to break ground in Wellton for new manufacturing accelerator facility
In a press release, the ceremony is taking place Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellton Manufacturing Training Center, located at 28851 E. County 12th…
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Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction calls for schools to fight high rate of student absences
Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction is calling for schools to fight the high rate of student…
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AWC to hold ribbon-cuting ceremony for new Transfer Center
In a press release, the ceremony is taking place in the 3C building of the campus, next to Starbucks, on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to…
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AWC students and leaders visit Arizona State Capitol
Students and leadership from Arizona Western College (AWC) met with state legislators at the State Capitol last week to “discuss AWC programs and the…
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University of Arizona to receive new building
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Yuma is getting a new…
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English adult education courses being offered at Arizona Western College
Arizona Western College (AWC) announced adult education courses will be offered in Yuma and La Paz…
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AWC launches Bridge Program to help Yuma County students transition to college
Arizona Western College (AWC) is teaming up with Pipeline AZ to launch a new Bridge Program aimed at helping Yuma County students transition from…
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District One discusses hot topics in board meetings
The school district says a verbal policy is already in place which allows students to use optional restrooms if they don’t feel comfortable using the…
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AWC professor to be a Soroptimist International delegate
In a press release, Ketchum-Cárdenas will serve as a delegate for Soroptimist International of South Asia and Pacific at the 69th session of the…
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Yuma student selected as finalist for Flinn Scholarship
Cibola High School Senior, Isabella Duenas is just one of 36 Arizona students who have been selected as Finalists for the Flinn…
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AWC seeking food donations for students and staff
In a press release, the Cubby “offers free food and personal care items in addition to professional clothing, supporting students in the pursuit of…
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Local students building dreams into reality with Lego robotics competition
Several Crane Elementary School District students are building their imagination one brick at a time with a statewide Lego robotics…
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AWC Foundation looking for Hall of Fame nominations
In a press release, the Hall of Fame is to honor “alumni, faculty, and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz counties who have made a significant…
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Community driven tournament exceeds fundraising goal for local school
The 2nd Annual Strike for Success Dodgeball Tournament took place on Saturday at the Fourth Avenue Junior High School gym, where the community came…
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Yuma students test math skills in national competition
Local students put their math skills to the…
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AWC accepting students for 10-week HVAC program
A 10-week Heating, Ventilation, & Air Condition (HVAC) certification program will be held starting in…
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AWC District Governing Board reappoints local resident to serve a third term
The Arizona Western College (AWC) District Governing Board has announced the reappointment of Maria Chavoya “to her third six-year term representing…
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AWC and Pipeline AZ team up to launch a new program
In a press release, the program was created to “better facilitate the transition from high school to college for Yuma County…
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Yuma School District One seeks community input in search for new superintendent
The Governing Board has partnered with Arizona School Administrators to facilitate the search process, which includes gathering input from the…
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