Panhandle PBS Vietnam War Project features music festival, Wall That Heals, and more

Panhandle PBS will proudly honor veterans of the Vietnam War while spearheading a sequence of events and activities in conjunction with a much-anticipated documentary film series airing on public television this fall.

Amarillo College chooses ‘The Things They Carried’ as this year’s Common Reader

A highly acclaimed collection of short stories about a platoon of American soldiers in the Vietnam War will serve as the Common Reader this school year at Amarillo College.

Success for Justin Johnson is the Student Government Association at Amarillo College

As a freshman last fall at Amarillo College, Justin Johnson didn’t know many people at first, and so to remedy that he decided to attend a prospective member’s party hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA).

Free Concert highlights Amarillo College Suzuki Program’s 40th anniversary celebration

The Amarillo College Suzuki Program, which has been enriching young lives with music since 1977, will mark its 40 th anniversary with a concert featuring some of its highly accomplished former students and teachers.

AC’s Southern Light Gallery to feature Mary Emeny’s photos of war-torn Vietnam

Longtime Amarillo-area resident and altruist Mary Emeny, who spent portions of 1967 and 1968 in war-torn Vietnam, will display a collection of her poignant photographs from that experience at Amarillo College.

Denese Skinner named Vice President of Student Affairs at Amarillo College

Amarillo College President Russell Lowery-Hart is pleased to announce the appointment of Denese Skinner as Vice President of Student Affairs, effective September 5.

Former AC voice major Sean Jones reaps a starring role in outdoor musical 'TEXAS'

Sean Evan Jones weighed college options as far distant as Tennessee before ultimately making the fortuitous decision to hone his singing voice and expand his academic horizons right here in his hometown at Amarillo College.

AC receives grant from National Science Foundation to provide STEM scholarships

Amarillo College has been awarded a five-year grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) totaling $628,000 to provide scholarships and research opportunities for STEM majors beginning this fall.

Techies of all skill levels invited to develop online event hub at area's 1st Make-a-Thon

Technology-minded individuals will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11 for Amarillo Make-a-Thon, an all-night, problem-solving event conceived by Amarillo Tech Meetup , says co-organizer and Amarillo College CIS instructor Dewayne Higgs.

AC Diplomas & Degrees Program welcomes Bushland and Canyon school districts

By earning an associate degree at Amarillo College while he was still in high school, Myles Smith was able to achieve his bachelor’s and master’s degrees by the age of 22 – saving considerable time and money along the way

Sharron Fitzner’s art exhibit at Amarillo College to open with reception on June 15th

An Amarillo College art exhibit featuring paintings in various media by Sharron Fitzner will open with an artist’s reception on June 15 at Russell Hall, and the public is invited to attend.

Cash prizes up for grabs at Amarillo College’s Chalk It Up sidewalk art contest

Picture this: A creative drawing contest this summer at Amarillo College that will temporarily transform the Oeschger Family Mall into a multicolored museum of chalk art.

Amarillo College Board of Regents extends contract of President Lowery-Hart

The Amarillo College Board of Regents has voted to extend the contract of Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Amarillo College president, for an additional five years.

Entrepreneurship Seminars offered at AC in June for English Language Learners

English language learners who want to own a business or upgrade an existing one are invited to register for a series of free seminars being offered in June at Amarillo College.

Visiting Spanish clarinetist to present recital, masterclasses and a lecture at AC

Amarillo College is pleased to announce that David Jiménez, a visiting clarinetist from Spain, will present a guest-artist recital, a lecture and some masterclasses while visiting AC in April for an artistic residency in the Panhandle.

AC introduces program for English learners who want to become nurse assistants

Amarillo College this summer will introduce and offer a program designed specifically to help English language learners prepare for careers as certified nurse assistants (CNAs).

AC to host 200 Palo Duro High students for Health Sciences & Nursing Showcase

Amarillo College will open the doors of its West Campus to welcome 200 Palo Duro High School students on Monday, April 3 for AC’s second Health Science and Nursing Showcase.

Exhibit in AC’s Common Lobby Gallery to feature inclusions in Freelancer magazine

Art and writings that have been accepted for publication in Amarillo College’s literary journal Freelancer will be featured from April 7-28 in the Common Lobby Gallery, and the exhibit will open with a flourish.

Women to take part in intensive exploration of technical careers at AC’s East Campus

Women who want to learn about technical-career opportunities long associated with the male gender will get that chance on Friday, March 31 when Amarillo College hosts “Women in Industry” on the East Campus .

Amarillo College to host Immigration Workshop to shed light on recent changes

The Legal Studies Program at Amarillo College will host an Immigration Workshop – free and open to the public – from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 22 on the Washington Street Campus.
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