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
Badger esports teams gearing up for Wednesday night action this fall Published September 2, 2020 By Joe Wyatt If you are a gamer at Amarillo College, Christopher George would like to make your acquaintance, but please move to the front of the line if you have a knack for deploying poisonous chemical devices or palm-released bionic orbs. Read more
The Underground offers AC students a wealth of high-tech support Published August 27, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Even with occupancy somewhat limited by safety-first social distancing, there always seems to be space available for students wishing to take advantage of Amarillo College’s practically new subterranean technology hub. Read more
ADN nursing program granted continuing accreditation by ACEN Published August 19, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at Amarillo College is pleased to announce that it has been awarded unconditional continuing accreditation by the Accreditation for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the next eight years. Read more
Initial meetings for all classes this fall will be conducted online Published August 18, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The very first meetings of all classes this fall at Amarillo College will be conducted online, a strategy aimed at ensuring a safe and successful return to in-person classes. Read more
Virtual job fair on tap for students looking for jobs on AC campuses Published August 13, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College students who are interested in part-time employment opportunities on AC campuses are invited to take part in the Student Worker Virtual Job Fair from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, via Zoom. Read more
AC receives $2.3 million in federal funding for student success Published August 11, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College has been awarded a pair of grants by the U.S. Department of Education that will provide more than $2.3 million over the next five years to sustain ongoing and highly successful student-success initiatives at AC’s West Campus and the AC—Moore County Campus. Read more
Bookstore offers discount and free shipping for textbooks ordered online Published August 5, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The Amarillo College Bookstore will experience a pronounced uptick in activity between now and the first day of fall classes – it’s an August tradition – as like-minded students clamor to obtain the textbooks they need. Read more
Grant helps AC support training for businesses affected by COVID-19 Published July 28, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College, on the strength of a $287,500 award from the Texas Workforce Commission, is positioned to help offset costs and provide workforce training for businesses and employees adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more