Celebrating Local Achievements: Over 2,800 Students to Graduate at Veterans Memorial Stadium This Friday

Arizona Western College (AWC), in collaboration with Northern Arizona University-Yuma Branch Campus, University of Arizona-Yuma Academic Center, and Arizona State University Local in Yuma, will hold its 2024 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7150 E. 24th Street, next to Gila Ridge High School. Over 2,800 students will graduate, receiving degrees and certificates, including those from the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC).

The ceremony will be broadcast live on cable channel 74, streamed on AWC’s Facebook page, and available at azwestern.edu/live, allowing friends and family who cannot attend to watch the event. A rehearsal is scheduled for the morning of May 17 at the same location. Graduates must assemble by 6:00 p.m. at Gila Ridge's Hawk Gym.

Adail Corona, an outstanding student graduating with an Associate of Arts in Psychology and an AGEC-A Certification, will be the AWC Student Commencement Speaker. She plans to continue her studies at Northern Arizona University-Yuma in psychological sciences and pursue a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Karla Vera, representing Arizona State University, will also speak. A former AWC student, Karla has been recognized for her leadership at ASU Local Yuma and received the 20 Under 40 Rising Star Award.

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