Higher Education

As Congress rushes to vote on the "Big Beautiful Bill," students and education advocates urge support for Senate's Pell provisions, which would preserve college access for majority of AWC students.

The San Luis education town hall that CD7 candidates Grijalva, Foxx and Malvido attended shined a spotlight on the community's education needs and the impact of the border.

Starting Fall 2025, Arizona Western College students can begin earning an associate's of applied science in marketing.

The Yuma Rotary Club awarded $14,000 to support the pursuit of higher education for six students this year.

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a letter to educators nationwide, warning that racial discrimination under Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives may put institutions at risk of losing federal funding and could constitute civil rights violations.

Arizona has made notable progress in increasing the number of working-age adults who hold a degree or credential beyond high school.

The December class includes both graduate and undergraduate students, representing a 3% increase over the fall 2023 graduating cohort.

This week: The Intern Show profiles a young activist planning a women’s march in Yuma and Arizona Western College tutors get ready for finals week.

Jose Luis Cruz Rivera, the President of Northern Arizona University is wrapping his first year on the job. We hear about changes in higher ed due to the pandemic, plans to increase enrollment numbers and the role of colleges in keeping a college degree affordable.

Behind the Yuma Multiversity is a push to expand access to higher education in Yuma County by a coalition of local individuals and businesses.On this…