AWC to hold graduation ceremony in May
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Western College (AWC) has announced the date for the 2025 Commencement next month.
The ceremony is taking place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Stadium, located at 7150 E. 24th Street.
AWC says this is in collaboration with Northern Arizona University-Yuma, Arizona State University Yuma Campus, and University of Arizona-Yuma.
AWC says the ceremony is to celebrate graduates across Yuma and La Paz Counties, "including local high school students earning Associate of Arts degrees through the Dual Credit program."
"Graduation is not the end; it's the beginning," said Ana English, Dean of Enrollment Services & Athletics. "On behalf of Student Services, we wish you all the best on your new journey."
AWC says they selected Alexia Gil, "a Kofa High School alumnus originally from Mexicali, B.C.," as the 2025 AWC Student Commencement Speaker. To learn more about Gil, click here.
The ceremony will be aired live on the following options:
- Cable TV: Channel 74
- AWC's Facebook Page
- The official AWC YouTube channel
- AWC TV
