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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Panhandle PBS is proud to have contributed to the development of PBS’s newly launched Community Engagement Learning Path, a comprehensive professional development program now available to public media stations across the country through Public Media Learns.Created by the PBS Immersive Learning Team and the PBS Programming Engagement Team in partnership with Nine PBS, the Community Engagement Learning Path and companion guidebook were designed as evergreen resources to help stations strengthen their engagement strategies, build meaningful partnerships, and better serve their communities.

Thirteen Amarillo College theatre students recently showcased their talent and dedication at the American College Theatre Festival last month in Abilene, earning multiple awards and national recognition while representing the College and its theatre program with distinction.Students competed in a variety of performance and technical theatre categories against peers from colleges and universities across the region.

Texas Mutual Insurance Company—the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance—will present a check for $100,000 grant at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 at the Innovation Outpost at 1220 S. Polk. With this Amarillo College continues to fund the college’s Safety and Environmental Technology Program, which provides workplace safety courses for community employers, employees and the general public.

Elizabeth A. Brown, a seasoned law enforcement executive with more than 24 years of progressive leadership experience, was sworn in as Chief of Police for the Amarillo College Police Department Feb. 24 at the AC Board of Regents meeting. Brown brings a distinguished record in public safety and the private sector, including service with the Amarillo Police Department where she was a Captain for 8 years. She earned a master of arts in communication from West Texas A & M University and is an Amarillo College Alumni. 

 Amarillo College Student Media brought home top honors once again this year at the Amarillo chapter of the American Advertising Federation’s 2026 Advertising Awards on Feb. 20.  “The Current,” AC’s student-produced magazine, won a Gold ADDY award and a Special Judges Award for its fall 2024 edition.

Amarillo College will welcome internationally renowned poet, storyteller, musician and playwright Joy Harjo for a public lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 in the AC Concert Hall Theatre at AC’s Washington Street Campus, as part of the Creative Mind Lecture Series, sponsored by the Amarillo College Foundation.

Amarillo College will host its first-ever STEM and Business Career and Transfer Fair from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25 in the Event Center at the new Student Life and Conference Center, on the Washington Street Campus.Designed as a combined career expo and transfer fair, the event has already attracted 15 university representatives from STEM and business programs and 15 employers from related industries, with additional participants registering daily. Several employers will be recruiting for internships and job opportunities, giving students a direct pathway from the classroom to careers.

Girls across the Texas Panhandle are gaining firsthand exposure to careers in science, technology, engineering and math through Girls Who Science, a monthly speaker series hosted by the Discovery Center that connects students with women working in STEM and other nontraditional fields.In January, Amarillo College Computer Information Systems (CIS) instructor Delane McUne spoke with participants about her educational and career journey and introduced students to technology concepts through hands-on learning. 

Area residents interested in hands-on, high-paying careers are invited to Amarillo College’s Machining the Future: A Career Built to Last, a free community event focused on machining and advanced manufacturing, set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the AmTech Career Academy at 3601 Plains Boulevard in Amarillo.

Amarillo College is pleased to announce that a total of 1,185 full-time students attained academic excellence worthy of inclusion on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. To attain inclusion on the prestigious list, students must attend AC full time by completing 12 hours and earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

Amarillo College will host a guitar master class with internationally acclaimed guitarist JIJI from 2–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Amarillo College Concert Hall. The event is part of a collaboration with the Amarillo Symphony and provides a unique educational opportunity for AC music students and the community.

Amarillo College has named Stephen Crandall, professor and former department chair of art, theatre, and dance at West Texas A&M University, as the Amarillo College Dean of Liberal Arts.Following a comprehensive interview process, the hiring committee—comprised of Dr. Frank Sobey, Becky Burton, Edie Carter, Dr. Chris Hudson, and Bob Austin—unanimously selected Crandall.

Amarillo College theatre students earned multiple recognitions from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for their recent production of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams.The production received honors across acting, design, stage management, and ensemble work, highlighting the depth of talent and collaboration among AC students.