Amarillo College’s Communications and Marketing has earned national recognition in the Collegiate Advertising Awards program, receiving a bronze, two golds, and three silver awards across multiple categories in competition with peer institutions in the 5,001–10,000 student group.The College earned two Gold Awards for the Kids’ College Summer Course Guide and the Creative Mind Lecture Series: Bob Dylan. It also received three Silver Awards for Teaching for Transformation Magazine, the Keep Us Live invitation campaign, and the {Grow / Secure / Drive / Protect / Build} Your Future TV/PSA video series. Additionally, the College was recognized with a Bronze Award for its {Grow / Secure / Drive / Protect / Build} Your Future billboard series.

Amarillo College invites the community to experience the intensity and teamwork of real-world firefighting during a special Night Live Burn Training event on Thursday, April 30 at the First Responders Academy. Open to the public, this rare, after-dark training offers a front-row seat to watch fire academy cadets in action as they battle controlled live fires.

Amarillo College students delivered an outstanding performance at the annual Pantex Innovation Challenge, earning top team finishes, multiple MVP honors, and advancing to the next round of competition.Held March 26–27 at Amarillo College’s Innovation Outpost campus, the event brought together some of the region’s brightest emerging talent to tackle complex, real-world challenges.

Amarillo College will host “Heart & Mind: Discover Your Path in Teaching and the Liberal Arts,” an engaging showcase designed to help high school students explore future careers in education and liberal arts fields.The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 27 in Dutton Hall on the Washington Street Campus.

Amarillo College Theatre will present Spring Awakening, book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik, the winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical.Spring Awakening set for May 1-10 is a powerful and electrifying rock musical that explores the turbulent journey from adolescence to adulthood, blending themes of morality, sexuality, and self-discovery.

The University of Texas Permian Basin and Amarillo College will sign an agreement to establish a new partnership at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16 in the second-floor lobby of the College Union Building on AC’s Washington Street Campus.UTPB President Dr. Sandra Woodley and Amarillo College President Dr. Jamelle Conner will attend the event to sign the agreement, which is designed to make it easier than ever for Amarillo College students to continue their academic journey and complete their four-year degree as a Falcon.

The Amarillo Public Library, Amarillo Genealogical Society, and Panhandle PBS will host “Finding Your Roots: A Genealogy Open House” from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at the Downtown Library.This free, come-and-go event invites community members to explore the Downtown Library’s extensive genealogical resources while enjoying selected Season 12 episodes of the PBS series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Amarillo College will host a regional Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant check presentation at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 30 in the Student Life & Conference Center on the Washington Street Campus.Texas Workforce Commission Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett will present the grants, which are designed to support career and technical education programs and expand opportunities for students to gain workforce-ready skills.

Amarillo College will recognize longtime biology professor Dr. Robert Bauman with the distinguished title of Professor Emeritus during a reception from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday, April 20 in the upstairs lobby of the College Union Building on the Washington Street Campus.The honor of Professor Emeritus is reserved for faculty who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to teaching throughout their careers. Bauman, who taught at Amarillo College for more than three decades, is widely known for his dedication to student success and his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to learners of all backgrounds.

Amarillo College is inviting community members to join an upcoming strategic planning forum and help shape the institution’s future.The event will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 in the Student Life & Conference Center on the Washington Street Campus.Led by Amarillo College President Dr. Jamelle Conner, the forum is designed to be an open, welcoming space where attendees can share ideas, offer input, and engage in meaningful conversations about the college’s direction and priorities.

When Salvador Gonzalez told his father he had earned a scholarship that could pay for his entire associate degree, the moment was emotional. His father, who completed only the third grade while growing up in Mexico, was moved to tears.Just months earlier, Gonzalez had moved from Houston to Bovina, unsure what to expect in a new town and a new school.

The Future Billionaires Club at Amarillo College is hosting its second annual business expo, Innovate U!, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 at the Oeschger Family Mall on the AC Washington Street campus.Designed to spotlight entrepreneurship across campus, Innovate U! gives Amarillo College students and employees the chance to showcase their businesses or business ideas, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and build valuable professional relationships.

Amarillo College Student Media earned 36 awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) convention, held March 19–21 in Denton, continuing a strong tradition of excellence in collegiate journalism.In total, AC Student Media received two Overall Excellence awards, 13 first-place awards, nine second-place awards, nine third-place awards and five honorable mentions.

Panhandle PBS will mark April as Senior Hunger Awareness Month with a month-long focus on programming, digital content, and community engagement centered on its original series, “Broken Bread: Examining Senior Food Insecurity in the Texas Panhandle.”The multi-part series explores the causes, regional disparities, and wide-ranging impacts of food insecurity among older adults across the Texas Panhandle. Through personal stories, expert insights, and local solutions, “Broken Bread” aims to raise awareness while encouraging meaningful community action.

High school students from across the region got a head start on their careers thanks to a partnership between Amarillo College and Amarillo Independent School District that brought the 2026 SkillsUSA District 3 contests to Amarillo for the first time.The competitions, held Feb. 12-13, gave students the opportunity to showcase technical skills in trade and industrial programs and qualify for the state-level contests in Corpus Christi next month, with the chance to advance to the national competition in Atlanta this summer.

Individuals interested in exploring rewarding careers in healthcare are invited to attend the upcoming Men in Healthcare event from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 2 at Amarillo College’s West Campus.Designed to introduce participants to the wide range of opportunities available in the healthcare field, the event will highlight careers that offer strong job security, competitive salaries, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Attendees will gain insight into working in fast-paced medical environments and learn how their interests and skills can translate into in-demand healthcare professions.

Art and rhythm will collide as Panhandle PBS prepares for the inaugural screening of its original documentary, Cadillac Ranch. Titled 10 Cadillacs, 10 Movements, 1 Stunning Performance, the film explores the Amarillo Symphony’s commissioned orchestral work inspired by one of the most iconic landmarks in Texas.

Amarillo College will host a dynamic Career Expo and Transfer Fair on Wednesday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Student Life and Conference Center Event Center, bringing together university representatives, employers, and students for an engaging opportunity to plan for future success.The event will feature more than 12 university representatives from Arts, Education and Liberal Arts programs, along with over 20 employers from a variety of industries. Designed as a combined career expo and transfer fair, the event will connect students with internship opportunities, job openings, and pathways to four-year degrees.

Amarillo College will host its “Women in Industry: Build. Weld. Machine. Succeed.” event on Thursday, March 26 offering participants an opportunity to explore high-demand careers in technical and industrial fields.The free event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the East Campus Student Support Center Gymnasium, located at 1401 J Ave. Lunch will be provided, and space is limited. Attendees must pre-register to secure a spot.

More than 400 high school students from across the region will gather Friday, March 27 at Amarillo College for the annual Ignite the Arts high school creative arts conference, a day of faculty- and artist-led workshops designed to inspire the next generation of creatives.Co-presented by Amarillo College and the Texas Panhandle Art Education Association (TPAEA), Ignite will take place at AC’s Washington Street Campus. Students representing Amarillo ISD, Boys Ranch, Bushland, Canyon, Pampa, Plainview, River Road, Sanford-Fritch, Spearman and Texline schools will check in at 8 a.m.