AC’s Lynn Library offers virtual services and in-person amenities Published January 15, 2021 By Joe Wyatt You don’t have to show up in person at Amarillo College’s Lynn Library to reap the benefits of its myriad resources. Robust virtual services, including instant messaging, have been ramped up to meet a recent increase in remote demand. Read more
VP Mark White to spearhead Amarillo College’s athletics program Published January 14, 2021 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College has officially commenced laying the groundwork for establishing an intercollegiate athletics program by placing the entire initiative under the direction of Mark White, executive vice president and general counsel. Read more
Fall Dean’s List exceeds 700 students for 2nd time in AC history Published January 7, 2021 By Joe Wyatt Academic success is surging at Amarillo College, a reality evidenced by the Fall Dean’s List, which contains more than 700 names for only the second time in school history. Read more
Amarillo College students capture 13 statewide media awards Published December 18, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College Student Media received an early holiday gift this week when the Texas Community College Journalism Association announced that AC has won 13 awards in this year’s competition. Read more
AC enlists interactive digital billboards to thank COVID heroes Published December 17, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College stands united in its support of all the essential COVID-19 heroes who continue to toil tirelessly on behalf of everyone affected by the pandemic in Amarillo and the entire Texas Panhandle. Read more
College adds new degrees and certificates in the cinematic arts Published December 11, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College Regents on Dec. 1 unanimously approved the addition of six new academic programs in cinematic arts to prepare students for careers at all levels of the film industry. Read more
AC receives $20,000 from Ellucian for COVID-19 student relief Published December 4, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College is one of 25 schools to have been selected from among more than 160 community college applicants nationwide to receive a 2020 PATH Scholarship from Ellucian. Read more
Regents approve athletics program; 3 sports to debut in 2022 Published December 2, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The Amarillo College Board of Regents voted Dec. 1 to establish an intercollegiate athletics program featuring three sports tentatively scheduled to begin play in the 2022-2023 school year. Read more
Graduates to be showcased at AC's all-virtual fall commencement Published November 24, 2020 By Joe Wyatt For a long as she can remember, Sewar Ali has drawn inspiration from her Kurdish immigrant parents who encouraged their eldest to set lofty goals and then give earnest chase, advice she followed to a T at Amarillo College. Read more
AC’s Culture of Caring extends to helping an injured dog convalesce Published November 12, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Had Terry Longbine been forced to choose between continuing his quest for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) at Amarillo College or staying home with his grievously injured 3-month-old chocolate lab, the pup would have easily won out. Read more
AC Approves School of Cinematic Arts at Innovation Outpost Published October 28, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College Regents announced on Oct. 27 plans to launch the AC School of Cinematic Arts in collaboration with Sharpened Iron Studios. The plan was approved during Tuesday night’s Board of Regents meeting. The school will be located at AC’s downtown campus, the future site of the College’s Innovation Outpost. Read more
AC’s No Excuses Fund receives a $20,000 gift from Atmos Energy Corp. Published October 14, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The No Excuses Fund, which serves as a safety net for Amarillo College students whose academic attainments become endangered by life barriers, received a generous boost on Oct. 14 from the Atmos Energy Corporation. Read more
Most AC classes transitioning to tech-supported format on Oct. 26 Published October 8, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College campuses will remain open and fully operational when the second 8-week session of the fall semester begins; however, most traditional lecture classes will transition to a tech-supported format. Read more
Vocational nursing program reaccredited after first-ever virtual site visit Published October 5, 2020 By Joe Wyatt In September, when the Texas Board of Nursing began piloting the use of virtual site visits for reaccreditation purposes, the first program to go under its remote microscope was the Vocational Nursing Program at Amarillo College. Read more
College Launches CEO Council and new Adams Earn & Learn Program Published October 1, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College on Oct. 1 launched the Adams Earn & Learn Program, a new work-based learning initiative for the Amarillo Community. Applications for The Adams Earn & Learn Program, which will pair Amarillo talent with participating local businesses through apprenticeships arranged by Amarillo College, will open Oct. 2. Read more
Oct. 1, 1951: AC helped lead racial integration of public colleges in Texas Published October 1, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The first day of October annually is a date of considerable significance for Amarillo College, and it has been for almost 70 years. Read more
Machining Technology Program achieves reaccreditation from NIMS Published September 30, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The Machining Technology Program at Amarillo College is pleased to announce that it has achieved full reaccreditation – good for another five years – from the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Read more
Peer tutors serve on front lines at AC's Academic Success Centers Published September 25, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Not that long ago, Alvaro Gardea ventured into the Math Outreach Center at Amarillo College for the first time – not looking to help students unravel the complexities of mathematics, a function he regularly performs there today, but in search of support to conquer his own fear of the subject. Read more
City extends free bus service for Amarillo College until August of 2023 Published September 14, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo City Transit not only upgraded its fleet of buses over the summer, it extended its free-rides partnership with Amarillo College until at least mid-August of 2023. Read more
College receives ACE/Fidelity Award for Institutional Transformation Published September 8, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The American Council on Education (ACE) announced today (Sept. 8) that Amarillo College and Dominican University of California are the recipients of the 2020 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation. Read more