Seventh-grade students take First-Generation Steps toward college

Yuma, Arizona - AWC Trio Talent Search is holding a “First-Generation Steps” event for seventh-grade students in the program to learn about careers, pursuing higher education, and team building. They will also participate in AWC’s 2nd Annual First-Generation College Student Celebration.

AWC alumni shares story of her path to higher education

Yuma, Arizona - While Chaney Linares’ mother is one of the smartest people she knows, her formal education ended after she graduated from middle school. So, when it came to higher education, it was the example of Chaney’s older sister that motivated her to pursue college.

Findings from the romaine lettuce E. coli O157:H7 outbreak investigation

Washington, DC - Earlier this year, we experienced the largest E. coli O157:H7 outbreak the country has seen in the last decade, leaving hundreds sick and claiming the lives of five people who consumed contaminated romaine lettuce.

Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center, will present “The U.S. Army Camel Corps"

Yuma, Arizona - On Tuesday, November 27th, Bill Heidner, Museum Curator of the Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center, will present “The U.S. Army Camel Corps: an Experiment in Transportation Solutions” at the Foothills and Main libraries. The U.S. Camel Corps was a mid-nineteenth century experiment by the United States Army using camels as pack animals in the Southwest United States.

10% Happier by Dan Harris - Heritage Library Book Club

Yuma, Arizona - Share your love of books and reading! The Heritage Library Book Club will meet Saturday, November 17th, to discuss 10% Happier by Dan Harris at 11:00 a.m.