Amarillo College

05/28/2026

Summer at Amarillo College: Jazz, Camps, and Community Fun!
AC invites the community to experience a vibrant lineup of free events and youth programs this summer on the Washington Street Campus.

Don't miss the 2026 June Jazz Series: Enjoy free weekly jazz performances EVERY Tuesday in June at 7:30PM by the Experimental Theatre. You can also listen live on FM90 or stream online.

Need some activities for the kids? AC Kids’ College Summer Camps will spark your child's curiosity with hands-on learning for grades K–12, running throughout the summer starting June 1. Offered in Amarillo, Dumas, and Hereford, these camps are designed to help kids grow, build friendships, and learn new skills.

Finally, be sure to the save the date for AC's Chalk It Up event on July 25th!

05/27/2026

AC is excited to say CONGRATULATIONS to the 985 full-time students who earned a spot on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List! To achieve this honor, students completed at least 12 credit hours and maintained a GPA of 3.6 or higher.

The qualifiers are listed alphabetically at the link.

Amarillo College is pleased to announce that a total of 985 full-time students attained academic excellence worthy of inclusion on the Spring 2026 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....

05/26/2026

Amarillo College’s Kids’ College is offering a diverse lineup of engaging summer camps for grades K–12 in Amarillo, Dumas, and Hereford. Running throughout the summer starting June 1, and designed for all skill levels, these programs provide an exciting opportunity for students to explore new interests or enhance their school-year learning.

Amarillo College has hundreds of offerings that will pique your interest whether you are a budding artist or needing CEUs. Our Continuing Education courses are designed to educate, excite, and train no matter your need or interest. Check out our complete course offerings below broken out by interest...

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from AC! All campuses will be closed today and operating at normal summer hours for the rest of the week.

05/23/2026

We want to start the summer break by thinking on our Spring 2026 graduation. This year's ceremony was blessed with many beautiful faces, a packed audience and thoughtful, inspiring words from our student speakers.

We wish you kindness, compassion and opportunity in the coming months, whether it's working in your chosen career, transfering to a new university to pursue your bachelor's degree, or returning to our campuses for another certification. Go Badgers!

05/21/2026

Four AC students were honored with the West Texas A&M University Community College Scholars award, which were presented to them by President Dr. Jamelle Conner:

• Coline Moon: Associate of Science, Biology
• Natalie Santana: Associate of Science, Environmental Science
• Erica Valdez: Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene
• Kennedy Juarez: Associate of Arts, English

Four Amarillo College students were recognized last week as recipients of the West Texas A&M University Community College Scholars award during a special...

05/20/2026

At the recent PBS Annual Meeting in Austin, PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger praised Panhandle PBS as a national model for the future of public media, highlighting its leadership in Texas-wide collaboration and localized educational outreach.

Panhandle PBS leaders noted that this national recognition directly reflects the station's ongoing dedication to serving its local community through meaningful partnerships, educational programming, and impactful storytelling.

Panhandle PBS received national recognition during the recent PBS Annual Meeting in Austin as PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger highlighted the station’s le...

05/19/2026

We are so proud of each and every one of you for your accomplishments! Hats off to the graduating class of Spring 2026!

05/18/2026

SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY HERE and you know what that means! Amarillo College invites YOU to June Jazz 2026, featuring weekly performances by local and regional talent every Tuesday in June at 7:30PM on the Washington Street Campus's Experimental Theatre Porch.

Attendees can enjoy music live or listen on FM90, and are welcome to stay for the After Hours Jam from 9-10PM in the Amphitheater Pit. Throughout the events, the adjacent Badger Central Café and Bookstore will be open for refreshments and merchandise, and those looking to support the annual summer tradition can make donations through the Amarillo College Music program.

Amarillo College invites the community to enjoy an evening of live music, local talent and summer tradition during the 2026 Jim Laughlin AC June Jazz Series....

05/16/2026

CLASS OF 26!

That's a wrap on our spring semester. We hope you all have an amazing and eventful summer!