Arizona Western College President Dr. Reetika Dhawan

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 14, 2026, with the first round of welding courses beginning the following day, September 15.

Arizona Complete Health has awarded a $150K grant to Arizona Western College, Sunset Health and Onvida Health. The grant will support scholarships, clinical training and credentialing opportunities.

In this week's Arizona Edition, Yuma Councilmember Arturo Morales is censured, Southwest Junior High earns a Top 10 ranking, Arizona State Rep. Mariana Sandoval and more.

At Dr. Reetika Dhawan's welcome reception, Yuma community members shared their thoughts about Arizona Western College's new president.

AWC has begun a new chapter with Dr. Reetika Dhawan as its 10th president. Dhawan is also the first woman, person of color and immigrant to lead the college in its 63-year history.