Registration is open for Chalk It Up, AC’s annual sidewalk art contest Published June 22, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Chalk It Up, the annual sidewalk art contest at Amarillo College, is slated to unfold on Saturday, July 25 on the Washington Street Campus, and artists are invited to register for the free event at http://info.actx.edu/chalkitup. Read more
AC will adhere to safety protocols. resume in-person classes in fall Published June 19, 2020 By Mersadie Newsome Within a framework of enhanced safety protocols, Amarillo College will resume in-person classes this fall while continuing to offer students flexibility through an abundance of remote-learning opportunities. Registration for fall classes, which begin on Aug. 24, is ongoing at www.actx.edu/enroll. Read more
Amarillo College among Top 10 finalists for prestigious Aspen Prize Published June 9, 2020 By Joe Wyatt A leading authority has ranked Amarillo College among the Top 10 community colleges in the nation, a significant distinction that keeps AC in the running to share in a $1 million prize when 1 of the 10 is crowned No. 1 next spring. Read more
A total of 699 AC students earn Spring Dean’s List honors Published June 1, 2020 By Joe Wyatt A host of students achieved academic excellence this spring at Amarillo College, where a total of 699 students have been named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List. Read more
AC selects Reagan Hales to spearhead Technology Innovation Hub Published May 28, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College is pleased to announce that Reagan Hales, longtime executive with the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, is joining AC’s leadership team as associate vice president for innovation and work-based learning. Read more
Regents approve new Visual Effects programs for Tech Innovation Hub Published May 27, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College Regents on Tuesday, May 26 unanimously approved new associate degree and certificate programs in visual effects (VFX) to be housed in the Technology Innovation Hub being developed at the Downtown Campus. Read more
Best selections from past June Jazz concerts to be featured on AC’s FM90 Published May 26, 2020 By Joe Wyatt June Jazz will take a physical hiatus this season but not an audible one; the longtime Tuesday-night tradition at Amarillo College will dip into its archives and continue with “best of” performances delivered in virtual fashion. Read more
Amarillo College extends virtual delivery of courses into the summer Published May 22, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Based on continuing uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and Amarillo College’s longstanding safety-first approach to protecting the health of the entire community, AC will extend virtual delivery of courses into the summer. Read more
AC’s literary magazine, Freelancer, is now available for digital viewing Published May 20, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The Amarillo College English Department is pleased to announce the publication of the digital edition of its annual literary magazine that showcases writing and artwork submitted by students, faculty and staff – Freelancer. Read more
AC recognizes top students in each major, special award recipients Published May 19, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Each spring, Amarillo College recognizes its most outstanding students at a formal and celebratory Honors Convocation, which this year had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Commencement speaker considered college an impossible dream Published May 14, 2020 By Joe Wyatt When Brenda Hernandez of Dumas graduated from high school in 2014, she felt confident that her academic journey was at an end. Rather than apply to colleges, she moved to Amarillo and landed an office job in a healthcare setting. Read more
Michael Hannen’s flipped-classroom helps students remain engaged Published May 12, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Educators generally prize students who actively engage in the learning process, but for faculty whose lessons depend upon lively discourse of conflicting moralities, scholarly engagement is paramount. Read more
Tamara Clunis chosen for Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship Published May 6, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has announced that Dr. Tamara Clunis, vice president of academic affairs at Amarillo College, is one of 40 leaders selected for the prestigious 2020-21 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship program. Read more
Foundation establishes Food Pantry Fund to support students in need Published April 30, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Meeting the needs of students with food insecurities is among the foremost objectives of Amarillo College’s Culture of Caring, but keeping the Food Pantry adequately stocked in the COVID-19 crisis is an ever-increasing challenge. Read more
Math instructor equips students with virtual tools to support success Published April 30, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Not satisfied with merely guiding her students to a remote learning environment, Maria Streater, instructor of mathematics at Amarillo College, enhanced the transition by providing everyone with a virtual welcome basket of techno goodies. Read more
AC suspends Kids College and Community Enrichment classes Published April 24, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Because of uncertainties caused by COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Amarillo College has made the decision to suspend its Kids College camps and classes, as well as all its Community Enrichment classes, until further notice. Read more
AC to host panel discussion on how crisis response impacts creativity Published April 23, 2020 By Joe Wyatt The Media, Arts and Communication Department at Amarillo College will host a panel discussion Tuesday, April 28 via Zoom to address how response to a crisis informs, shapes and prompts creativity – whether historically or present day. Read more
AC Student Media captures 24 Texas Intercollegiate Press awards Published April 22, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College Student Media captured a total of 24 awards in the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association’s previously published work contest. The results of the contest were announced April 20, and reflect work done during 2019. Read more
Scott Acker is named chief of the Amarillo College Police Department Published April 21, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Scott Acker, a seven-year veteran of the Amarillo College Police Department, has been named AC’s chief of police. Read more
AC’s 100th commencement ceremony will be its first-ever staged virtually Published April 16, 2020 By Stefanie Carruth Amarillo College will roll out a Commencement ceremony in May every bit as judicious as it is auspicious. Read more