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
Emergency medical program shuffles coursework to keep students on track Published April 15, 2020 By Joe Wyatt It should come as no surprise when faculty in Amarillo College’s Emergency Medical Services Professions (EMSP) program take swift and decisive action in meeting a challenge head-on. Read more
Austin Rios enlists 3D printers to make PPE for medical workers Published April 14, 2020 By Joe Wyatt One member of the Amarillo College Family recently joined a local effort to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) on 3D printers for distribution among healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. Read more
Center for Teaching and Learning leads shift to remote environment Published April 8, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College’s swift and fruitful migration to a remote learning environment rightly will be remembered as a quintessential team effort, a project rife with the fingerprints of stakeholders from every corner of the academic landscape. Read more
Chris George tabbed for COVID Cyber Threat Intelligence League Published April 3, 2020 By Stefanie Carruth Christopher George, instructor of cyber security at Amarillo College, has joined an elite consortium of cyber-security professionals focused on neutralizing threats to healthcare systems and critical infrastructure during the pandemic. Read more
AC acquires $250,000 grant to support student emergency fund Published April 2, 2020 By Joe Wyatt Amarillo College has acquired a two-year grant totaling $250,000 that will significantly reinforce the College’s exceptional safety net for students whose academic attainments become endangered by life barriers. Read more