ACC Celebrates 75th Anniversary
ACC Celebrates 75th Anniversary In honor of its rich history, Alvin Community College celebrated its 75th Anniversary during an event on April 30. Members of the community had the opportunity to tour a historical walk around campus, watch demonstrations from college programs and participate in family activities while enjoying performances from the college Jazz Band and Choir. There was also an exhibit of college memorabilia and photos which were collected and put on display in the Student Center
ACC Recognizes Students on Awards Day
ACC Recognizes Students on Awards Day Alvin Community College recognized several students for academic excellence during the Award Day ceremony on May 1. Among the winners included Topacio Sanchez who received the President’s Award. Sanchez is a native of Alvin who has been a volunteer on campus, served as a Peer Pathways Leader, been a member of the ACC Hispanic Club all while working with the college’s recruitment office. “Her involvement in these extracurricular activities further underscore
ACC Disaster Drill
ACC Disaster Drill Alvin Community College Allied Health programs worked together during a disaster drill on campus on April 26. The event included mock disaster scenarios that included patients suffering from gunshots, a drowning victim, injuries in a car wreck, operating an emergency room as well as dealing with multiple patients in simulated nursing wards. Drama students helped perform as some of the patients. The event included students in several programs such as Associate Degree Nursing, EMS,
ACC Regents Approve Equipment Purchases
ACC Regents Approve Equipment Purchases The Alvin Community College Board of Regents approved equipment purchases for several workforce training programs during their meeting on April 25. The board unanimously approved a $62,500 contract to purchase a holographic patient simulator for the EMS program. The simulator will utilize both virtual and augmented reality technology for students to practice their skills treating patients. The purchase was funded by a grant from the Texas Reskilling and
2024 ACC Foundation Awards Grants and Honors Staff
The Alvin Community College Foundation presented approximately $28,000 in grants and awards at the annual Honoring Excellence Reception on April 23. The ACC Foundation presented faculty and staff members with the Foundation Excellence Awards which recognize college faculty and staff members who go above and beyond every day. Winners this year were Camely Myers, administrative assistant for the dean of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Nadia Nazarenko, dean of General Education and Academic Support; Diana Gonzalez,
ACC Students Recognized at Afternoon of Honor
ACC Students Recognized at Afternoon of Honor Alvin Community College students were recognized for their academic excellence on April 23 during the annual Honoring Excellence Reception at the Nolan Ryan Center. ACC President Dr. Robert J. Exley recognized students as Presidential Scholars for their academic accomplishments throughout the school year. To be eligible for the Presidential Scholar distinction, students must have completed a minimum 45 semester hours and maintained at least a 3.95 GPA.
Niche names BC top community college in Texas for second straight year
LAKE JACKSON, TX — Brazosport College was recently ranked as the top community college in Texas for the second straight year by Niche, a leading higher-education and career website. Brazosport College was featured in the Niche’s article, “2024 Best Community Colleges in America,” earning the title as the top community college in Texas and the No. 22 community college in the country. This national result is three spots higher than last year’s No. 25 overall ranking. As for Texas, Brazosport College was
ACC to Offer Bachelor's Degrees
lvin Community College will embark on a new path in education when it begins offering Bachelor’s of Applied Science Degrees in Business Administration and Management in Fall 2024. “The BAS in Business Administration & Management is specifically geared to train students to work in a variety of businesses as higher-level business managers and administrators,” said Dr. Mary Jove, ACC Department Chair for Business Management. “It also serves as a catapult for budding entrepreneurs who wish to develop or grow
ACC Hosts Artist BeSomeone
ACC Hosts Artist BeSomeone When it comes to being an artist, a visiting Alvin Community College artist said his message is really simple: Be Someone. He made the expression his name. The anonymous graffiti artist, who goes by the alias BeSomeone, recently displayed some of his work at the ACC Fine Arts gallery. The artist is known for his “BeSomeone” mural painted on a bridge over a Houston highway. “I’m excited to be here,” he said. “I want (the message) out there to inspire everyone
PRESS RELEASE: Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 53 Texas counties and neighboring parishes in Louisiana of the April 22, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues