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AC is a public community college dedicated to providing students affordable pathways to success.
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10/13/2026

The last one is a throwback.

10/09/2026

Amarillo College will host physical ability testing for its Fire Academy on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6:30 a.m. at the First Responders Academy (3891 Plains Blvd). The test simulates real fire-scene activities and is required for admission. Walk-ins are welcome, and college advisers will be available on testing days to assist with applications.

The academy offers both traditional weekday and hybrid online/weekend programs, with Spring classes starting Jan. 18. Financial assistance is available for qualifying students aged 17 and older. Graduates earn certifications to work across Texas and nationwide, with many serving in local departments. To apply or learn more, contact Steve Malley at [email protected] or (806) 457-4450.

10/08/2026

AC's Health Sciences and First Responder's Academy Expos show local area students exactly what AC is equipped to teach them when it comes to these respective careers. For anyone interested in becoming a first responder or working in the medical field, Amarillo College is your destination!

10/07/2026

Panhandle PBS has earned five prestigious award nominations for its regional storytelling, education, and community engagement efforts. The station received three Regional Emmy Award nominations for its animated series Gammy Jo! and the human interest feature Voices: Jacqui, No Matter What, alongside two National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) Public Media Award nominations recognizing Unmodified and Cadillac Ranch: 10 Cadillacs, 10 Movements, 1 Stunning Performance.

10/06/2026

Amarillo College invites the public to our second night of Chautauqua, “Civil (Dis)Obedience,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Oak Room of the College Union Building on the Washington Street Campus.

The evening features a discussion guided by faculty and staff from AC and West Texas A&M University, including Stefanie Decker, Aaron Faver, Laura J. Mueller, Walter Adams, and Sarah Uselding, along with live music from the AC Music Department and free refreshments starting at 5:15 p.m.

10/05/2026

From October 5 to November 18, Amarillo College’s Southern Light Gallery presents “Questions of Stella,” a free public exhibition by regional artist Leah Gose. The series uses her great-grandmother Stella’s vintage postcards alongside Polaroid imagery to construct dreamlike collages that explore memory, travel, and unresolved family history. Curated by René West and located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons, the showcase reflects Gose’s ongoing examination of life fragments and personal connection.

10/02/2026

Amarillo College students and employees are invited to attend the next Badger Smart Lunch & Learn, “Don’t Take the Bait: Protecting Yourself from Fraud, Scams and Cyber Threats,” on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 11:50 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. in Badger Corner above the Bookstore & Café.

Featured speakers include local CEOs John Hays (Access Community CU), Michael Knowles (Texas Plains Federal CU), and Marcus Smith (Education CU). FREE pizza will be available, as well as the opportunity to enter a $500 Amarillo College Foundation scholarship.

10/01/2026

NEXT WEEKEND: Amarillo College Theatre brings you Rabbit Hole, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by David Lindsay-Abaire.

Rabbit Hole follows Becca and Howie Corbett, a suburban couple whose lives are changed forever by the accidental death of their young son, Danny. Eight months later, the couple struggles to cope with their loss while finding different ways to remember their son and move forward.

Get your tickets now!

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Dr. David Woodburn and Dr. Paul Proffer for being recognized as this year's Amarillo College Distinguished Alumni!

09/29/2026

SPOTS AVAILABLE: Join us on October 1, 2026, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the First Responders Academy on the Plains Blvd Campus for the First Responders Exploration event.

Participants will explore the First Responders Center, tour the Fire Tower, check out emergency response vehicles, and gain hands-on experience with real field equipment.

Throughout the event, you will learn about exciting career pathways and programs, including Criminal Justice, Fire Protection Technology, Emergency Medical Services (EMT & Paramedics), and the Law Enforcement Academy.

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2201 S Washington Street
Amarillo, TX
79109

Telephone

+18063715000

Website

http://www.actx.edu/

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