The Vocational Nursing (LVN) program at Amarillo College will celebrate 75 years of preparing compassionate, highly skilled nurses during its Spring 2026 pinning ceremonies on May 14.The milestone will be honored as part of a dual ceremony recognizing both Vocational Nursing (VN) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduates at The Church at Quail Creek. The VN pinning ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m., followed by the ADN ceremony at 6 p.m. A reception for LVN graduates, alumni and community partners will follow the evening ceremony in the Fellowship Hall at the same location. Guests are asked to RSVP to the ceremony in advance.

Amarillo College has selected Racheal Garcia, a graduate of its Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program, as the student commencement speaker for the 3 p.m. graduation ceremony Friday, May 15.Garcia, a nontraditional student who returned to college while raising her granddaughters and supporting her family through illness, will address fellow graduates with a message centered on perseverance, purpose and the value of hard work.