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.
AWC Foundation announces Hall of Fame inductees
July 19, 2023Tom Tyree and John Stratton to be recognized during AWC Foundation Schoolhouse Soiree on October 6
Yuma, AZ (July 19, 2023) – Tom Tyree and John Stratton have been selected as the 2023 AWC Hall of Fame inductees.
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 and goals of the college or distinguished themselves in service to the community and beyond.
Veterans find camaraderie through ceramics class
August 17, 2022AWC Foundation receives $7K grant to support Veterans Art Project
Yuma, AZ (August 17, 2022) – Chris Larson and his wife Maria have been participating in the Veterans Art Project since its inception seven years ago. While they enjoy the opportunity to spend time together and express themselves creatively, they keep coming back for the invaluable community they’ve found at Arizona Western College.
AWC Foundation receives $10K donation to support East Yuma County students
July 21, 2022Yuma, AZ (July 21, 2022) – Yuma Investment Group Wealth Management recently donated $10,000 to the Arizona Western College Foundation to benefit East Yuma County students.
The contribution was the result of the firm’s recent Carson Partners Impact Award, which gives winners a $5,000 match award to donate to their favorite organization.
Fifteen AWC Students to be honored by Mexican Consulate with IME Becas awards
July 14, 2022Yuma, AZ (July 14, 2022) – This Tuesday, July 19, the AWC Foundation and The Consulate of Mexico will award $15,000 in scholarships to benefit 15 students. The public is invited.
Realignment, new focus for AWC Foundation
April 28, 2022Yuma, AZ (April 29, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Foundation is realigning its organizational structure to become more closely linked to the strategic priorities of the college district and position the team for an expanded scope to contribute to capital improvements, in complement to its already successful and historic role raising and distributing scholarships for AWC students.
AWC Foundation receives donation for South Yuma County Math Project
February 7, 2022Funds to allow middle school students to pursue college-level math classes
Yuma, AZ (February 7, 2022) – Longtime local business owner Nieves Riedel recently donated $3,100 to the Arizona Western College Foundation to benefit middle school students interested in taking college math courses.