Amarillo College captures highest national awards for 'AC Current'

The Amarillo College student magazine, “AC Current,” has won two national awards for excellence.

Dan Porter chosen to receive national college biology teaching award

Dan Porter, professor of biology at Amarillo College, received national recognition in October when the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) named him the 2017 recipient of its Two-Year College Teaching Award.

College workforce to mobilize Oct. 28 for AC Cares fall volunteer day

Success is an Amarillo College workforce that effectively engages more than 10,000 students yet still finds time to occasionally turn its focus from campuses to community.

AC to welcome Ascension Academy into its Diplomas & Degrees Program

Amarillo College and Ascension Academy will formalize an agreement offering Ascension students the opportunity to pursue full general-studies associate degrees – beginning in the ninth grade – through AC’s Dipl

AC fall lecture series focuses on the collections, art and music of War

The Creative Mind Lecture Series this fall at Amarillo College will be taking an in-depth look at how War has become a popular theme for museum collections, artwork and music.

College joins cybersecurity alliance with Department of Homeland Security

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the Computer Information Systems Department at Amarillo College will observe it like never before – through a new alliance with the Department of Homeland Security.

AC alumnus Dusty Green and wife Nikki nominated for 3 Lone Star Emmys

Amarillo College alumnus Dusty Green, who went from editor of AC’s student newspaper to news director for an ABC affiliate – and then became co-host with wife Nikki of their own travel show – may soon add Emmy-winner to t

Marty Rowley of State Board of Education to address future teachers

Marty Rowley, a member of the State Board of Education, will visit Amarillo College on Thursday, Oct. 12 to speak to aspiring educators about the future of public education in Texas.

AC alumni establish one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.

Altura Engineering & Design, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, is a Texas success story whose three founders began laying the groundwork for their achievement at Amarillo College.

AC's FM90 to celebrate World College Radio Day with former staffers

A number of former staffers will be special guests in the broadcast booth on Friday, Oct. 6, when Amarillo College radio station FM90 – 89.9 on the FM dial – observes World College Radio Day.

AC student publication among finalists for another Pacemaker Award

Success for the Matney Mass Media Program at Amarillo College is positively Current .

AC establishes chapter of national honor society to recognize adult ESL, HSE students

Amarillo College established a chapter of the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS) this summer and will use the affiliation as a means of celebrating its adult education students.

Robert Hirsch, founder of AC’s Southern Light Gallery, to return for milestone anniversary

Southern Light Gallery at Amarillo College, which has displayed the work of innovative and upcoming photographers since 1977, will commemorate its 40 th anniversary with an exhibit by founder Robert Hirsch, who will make a personal appearance at th

Lubbock-area entrepreneur generously helps AC purchase pair of pianos

Vickie Wilks Wisian, a retired Lubbock-area entrepreneur, has a passion for music and a unique affinity for Amarillo College.

College’s creativity goes on display at Visual Arts & Design Faculty Art Show

A striking variety of creative works will be on display for two weeks – Sept. 21 to Oct.

AC serving as host site for hazmat regulations train-the-trainer workshop

Amarillo College will host a three-day hazardous materials (hazmat) regulations workshop Sept. 26-28 that is being presented free to area businesses by the National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE).

Gallery talk at AC to focus on first-hand experiences of Vietnam War

The public is invited to a gallery talk on Thursday, Sept. 21 at Amarillo College featuring Mary Emeny, whose photographs of Vietnam, circa 1967-68, are on exhibit at AC, and decorated Vietnam War veteran Larry Barnett of Fritch.

Surgical Technologists Week shines spotlight on vital academic program at Amarillo College

As the population grows older and baby boomers reach retirement age, the volume of surgical procedures is bound to increase.

Amarillo College unveils opportunity for students to explore France over Spring Break

Amarillo College is inviting its students to visit Paris, France over Spring Break next March as part of a travel-abroad opportunity that combines a selection of related spring classes with a sojourn to “The City of Light.

AC Music Department is pleased to introduce Young Artist Piano Series

The Amarillo College Music Department is pleased to announce a yearlong schedule of events featuring an international slate of accomplished visiting pianists, and a collection of talented AC students, too.
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