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.

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.
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