Luis Barajas and Richard H. Schuman inducted to AWC Hall of Fame
August 18, 2026Luis Barajas and Richard H. Schuman have been selected as the 2026 Arizona Western College Hall of Fame inductees, honoring their transformative impact on the college and community.
Arizona Western College, Sunset Health, Onvida Health land 150k grant from Arizona Complete Health
July 29, 2026Arizona Western College, Sunset Health, and Onvida Health are celebrating the approval of a $150,000 grant from Arizona Complete Health to support clinical healthcare training and improve access to quality care for local residents.
Financial support available for students through AWC Foundation
February 11, 2026The 2026 AWC Foundation scholarship cycle will run from February 15-April 1. With numerous scholarships available, current and incoming students are strongly encouraged to apply.
AWC Foundation seeks Hall of Fame nominations
January 26, 2026The Arizona Western College Foundation is seeking nominations for the AWC Hall of Fame in four categories: student, faculty/staff, teams, and community leader. Nominations will close on March 14, end of day.
Quick Refrigeration establishes endowment for HVAC programs
December 3, 2025Arizona Western College Foundation invites the media this Friday to a check presentation as Quick Refrigeration establishes the Ricardo “Ric” Daniel Memorial HVAC Scholarship. The endowment will honor the life and legacy of Quick Refrigeration’s longtime General Manager, Ricardo Daniel, by supporting students interested in pursuing HVAC careers.
AWC Foundation encourages year-end giving=
December 2, 2025The Arizona Western College Foundation is inviting the community to give the gift of education during the Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign. The Foundation is aiming to raise $10,000 to ensure that AWC students never have to choose between their education and basic needs.
Hall of Fame nominations open Jan. 25
January 25, 2024Yuma, AZ (January 25, 2024) – Nominations are currently being sought for the Arizona Western College Hall of Fame.
Established in 2011, the AWC Hall of Fame honors alumni, faculty, and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz counties who have made a significant contribution to the mission of the college or distinguished themselves in service to the larger world. The AWC Hall of Fame is presently comprised of 29 honorees, including 2023 inductees Tom Tyree and John Stratton.
Burton Family Foundation donates $565K to AWC Foundation
November 13, 2023Funds to be earmarked for CAMP, IG2C, IME Becas, South Yuma County Math and English programs
Yuma, AZ (November 13, 2023) – The Burton Family Foundation recently donated $565,000 to benefit first generation and early college programs at Arizona Western College.
Tickets on sale now for 2nd Annual Schoolhouse Soiree
August 23, 2023Yuma, AZ (August 23, 2023) – Join the AWC Foundation as they celebrate 60 years of service to Yuma and La Paz counties at the 2nd Annual Schoolhouse Soiree.
During this event, the AWC Foundation will be honoring generous donors, scholarship recipients, and 2023 AWC Hall of Fame inductees Tom Tyree and John Stratton.
Mexican Consulate awards $7.5K for IME Becas program
July 26, 2023AWC Foundation seeks to match funds, generate $15K for scholarships
Yuma, AZ (July 26, 2023) – The Consulate of Mexico in Yuma awarded the AWC Foundation with $7,500 for the IME Becas program during a check presentation event on July 20. The AWC Foundation is seeking to match the grant through fundraising efforts to offer 15 one-thousand-dollar scholarships for students. Currently, the AWC Foundation is $2,500 away from its goal after receiving a $5,000 donation from Nieves Riedel of Riedel Construction.