AC’s return to in-person Commencement set for May 14 at Hodgetown
Published April 12, 2021 By Connie de JesusAmarillo College returns to in-person commencement exercises this spring with a doubleheader of sorts – back-to-back graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 14 at Hodgetown Stadium in downtown Amarillo.
The first ceremony begins at 3 p.m. and will be a celebration of graduates from AC’s Health Services, Industry, and Public Service communities.
Then, at 7 p.m., graduates from the remaining career communities will be honored: Business, CIS, Creative Arts, Education, Liberal Arts, STEM and General Studies.
Class Act: Reem Witherspoon – from ESL student to president of Faculty Senate
Published April 7, 2021 By Joe WyattReem Witherspoon, supervisor of the award-winning Math Outreach Center at Amarillo College, was not initially drawn to AC to teach. In fact, teaching was not so much as a blip on her aspirational radar when she first set foot on campus.
AC's Creative Mind Lecture Series explores America in the 1920s
Published March 23, 2021 By Joe WyattThe Creative Mind Lecture Series this spring at Amarillo College will be taking a virtual look at A Decade of Decadence, Daring & Disturbing Deeds – the 1920s.
Amarillo College assembles distinguished Athletics Advisory Board
Published April 6, 2021 By Joe WyattAmarillo College’s return to intercollegiate athletics has been buoyed by the establishment of an Athletics Advisory Board to help shape the vision of how the new program can best serve the community.
AC wins Best of Show in national education advertising competition
Published March 31, 2021 By Joe WyattAmarillo College is pleased to announce that its Communications and Marketing Department earned a dozen prestigious accolades – including one for Best of Show – in the 36th Annual Education Advertising Awards.
Mass media students capture 36 awards at annual state convention
Published March 30, 2021 By Joe WyattAmarillo College mass media students won 36 awards on March 26 at the annual convention of the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA). The awards included first prize for overall excellence in newspaper in Division 3 and second prize for overall excellence in magazine in Open Division.
AC a finalist for national award for exemplary CEO/Board Relationship
Published March 22, 2021 By Joe WyattThe model of outstanding collaboration between the Amarillo College Board of Regents and AC President Russell Lowery-Hart has been conspicuously recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
AC’s Sewar Ali named Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar
Published March 16, 2021 By Joe WyattSewar Ali, a 2020 graduate of Amarillo College, has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.
AC joins National Junior College Athletic Association and a conference
Published March 2, 2021 By Joe WyattEven with its impending return to intercollegiate athletics still more than a year in the offing, Amarillo College is swiftly proceeding to level the playing field.
Amarillo College media students capture American Advertising Awards
Published March 1, 2021 By Joe Wyatt
Amarillo College Student Media took home gold and bronze prizes from the 2021 American Advertising Awards held Feb. 25, 2021.
Virtual commencement tops AC's prestigious marketing awards
Published February 24, 2021 By Joe WyattWhen the pandemic compelled most of higher education to develop alternatives to in-person commencement activities, rather than merely following the crowd, Amarillo College set the bar.
AC receives grant to integrate its data analytics techniques with AISD
Published February 11, 2021 By Joe WyattAmarillo College has received a grant from the Greater Texas Foundation that will enable educators from AC and Caprock High School to join forces to create a data ecosystem to ensure more students attain postsecondary degrees and credentials.
AC academic advisor to deliver TED Talk at Texas State University
Published February 8, 2021 By Joe WyattMelodie Graves was by her own admission one extremely timid college student – at first.
Career Spotlight Series looks at media, arts & communications
Published January 29, 2021 By Joe WyattAnyone can become better acquainted with what careers are truly like in media, arts and communications by taking advantage of the new Career Spotlight Series being delivered virtually by Amarillo College.
Variety of selections to be featured in AC’s virtual Faculty Recital
Published January 28, 2021 By Joe Wyatt
A variety of classical and engaging music – from Bach and Beethoven to American and Korean folk songs – will be featured when Amarillo College’s accomplished music faculty virtually presents the annual Faculty Recital.
AC’s Lynn Library offers virtual services and in-person amenities
Published January 15, 2021 By Joe WyattYou 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.
VP Mark White to spearhead Amarillo College’s athletics program
Published January 14, 2021 By Joe WyattAmarillo 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.
Fall Dean’s List exceeds 700 students for 2nd time in AC history
Published January 7, 2021 By Joe WyattAcademic 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.
Amarillo College students capture 13 statewide media awards
Published December 18, 2020 By Joe WyattAmarillo 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.
AC enlists interactive digital billboards to thank COVID heroes
Published December 17, 2020 By Joe WyattAmarillo 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.