Former staffers to help AC's FM90 celebrate World College Radio Day

Dozens of former staffers will be returning to the Amarillo College broadcast booth on Friday, Oct. 5 to help their esteemed radio station – FM90 – celebrate World College Radio Day .

Public invited to an Open House at AC’s newly renovated Community Link

Success is a completely refurbished Community Link, the focal point of adult educational services in north Amarillo, which Amarillo College plans to unveil in October at a show-and-tell Open House.

College offers free Swift coding seminar to area high school teachers

Amarillo College, through its unique partnership with Apple, Inc., will host a free two-day intensive training seminar for up to 20 area high school teachers interested in learning Swift coding for iOS and Mac apps.

AC student wins Best Print of Show in amateur photography at TriState Fair

Ashley Denham, a general studies major at Amarillo College, has a penchant for photography that is beginning to blossom.

Michael Mattesi, creator of FORCE drawing theory, to share insights

Amarillo College Art Collective is pleased to announce that veteran animator Michael Mattesi, author of the FORCE drawing books and creator of the FORCE drawing theory , will share his insights and expertise over three days at AC.

Public invited to Open House at AC’s new greenhouse; lecture to follow

Amarillo College invites the entire community to take part in a midday dedication of its recently completed STEM Research Center during a celebratory Open House on Thursday, Sept. 27.

Former AC student explains research and Ph.D. pathway to Biology Club

Shyanne Page, who attended Amarillo College in 2010-11, is on course to complete her doctoral studies in pharmaceutical sciences in March at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo.

Mary Jane Johnson, voice-artist in residence, to lead Amarillo Opera

Mary Jane Johnson envisions an Amarillo Opera that incorporates much more homegrown talent and a bit less actual music – only those selections deemed captivating, none that are likely to hold one captive.

Southern Light Gallery to feature new exhibit titled Narcissus Narcosis

Photographs by Michael Amato that focus on society’s relationships with the 24/7 news cycle, social media, propaganda, and more will be featured in an exhibit in the Southern Light Gallery at Amarillo College.

PBS ‘neighborhood’ video nationally praised by Fred Rogers Productions

Videographers from Panhandle PBS and Amarillo College this summer enlisted an eager assortment of harmonious neighbors to help celebrate 50 years of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood .

AC, WTAMU to ratify music-transfer agreement, present renowned pianist

With an acclaimed guest pianist waiting in the wings, high-ranking officials from Amarillo College and West Texas A&M University will ratify a formal agreement on Sept.

Kritser Diesel Program acquires new skid steer from generous namesake

The Kritser Diesel Program at Amarillo College has received a significant gift from its namesake – John Kritser, president of Yellowhouse Machinery – who on Aug. 15 presented AC with a new John Deere skid-steer loader.

Texas singer-songwriters featured in photo exhibit at Amarillo College

Gary Goldberg’s images of Texas Singer-Songwriters will be on display Aug. 20 to Sept. 12 at the Southern Light Gallery on Amarillo College’s Washington Street Campus.

College and WTAMU collaborate on screenings of western films at AC

Amarillo College and the Center for the Study of the American West (CSAW) at West Texas A&M University are collaborating to screen and discuss two classic western films this month at AC.

AC nursing graduates surpass state and national average on NCLEX

Data released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing confirms that Amarillo College graduates continue to exhibit exemplary first-time pass rates on the national licensure exam – the NCLEX – for registered nurses.

Students new this fall can get acquainted at Communities Week

Students new to Amarillo College this fall can get a head start on their first semester by attending Communities Preview Week.

College to host 24-hour Yellow City Hack-A-Thon – free – Aug. 11 and 12

People who are passionate about using technology for creative problem solving and innovation are invited to participate in the upcoming Yellow City Hack-A-Thon at Amarillo College.

The Chronicle of Higher Ed recognizes AC as a ‘Great College to Work For’

Amarillo College has been named a “Great College to Work For” in The Chronicle of Higher Education ’s eleventh annual survey on the academic workplace.

AC recognized as consortium’s most efficient hazardous-materials trainer

Amarillo College recently received recognition for its efficiency when leveraging federal funding and received $10,000 to augment its robust hazardous-materials training program for Department of Energy (DOE) workers.

Diego Caetano caps his European excursion with a top prize in Romania

Dr. Diego Caetano left a vivid Amarillo College imprint across Europe in June by teaching piano master classes in a number of countries and capping his sojourn by winning the top prize at a prestigious international piano competition.
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