Speakers, Crowd Honor Legacy of AC’s Second President By GARY STALLARD AC News Service Dr. Larry Phillips was president of Angelina College when construction of Shands Gymnasium began. He spent plenty of time there over the years, both while serving in his professional role and as a fan in his post-retirement life. He...
Public Invited to Attend Feb. 23 Tribute AC News Service Dr. Larry Phillips served as Angelina College president – just the second president in AC history – for 24 years before retiring in 2015. His tenure as president saw the college’s overall growth and reach expand far beyond Angelina County, and his visions for the...
Inspiring Student Voices in the Legislative Process This month, the Office of Student Affairs, along with members of the Angelina College Student Government Association, attended Community College Day at the Capitol in Austin. The students had the unique opportunity to directly engage with state senators and local representatives, learning valuable insights on how to effectively...
Another incredible adventure is in the books! Last month, the Office of Student Affairs had the privilege of taking our international students on an unforgettable trip to Dallas. The highlight of the trip was attending the thrilling Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game—an experience that left everyone energized and inspired. The trip was a resounding success, filled...
Comptons, Fellow Local Artists to Perform at Kennedy Center By GARY STALLARD AC News Service Over the past few years, Angelina College’s Beckie Compton and husband Bryan have had the privilege of performing at one of the nation’s most revered venues: Carnegie Hall. Just last summer, the couple were part of the performers...
Angelina College Students Shine in National Bacterial Art Competition For the second year in a row, Angelina College’s microbiology students have showcased their creativity and scientific expertise in the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Agar Art Contest. Organized by Dr. Paula Nellessen, this year’s competition invited participants to explore the theme “What Brings You Joy”...
Program Launches 22 New Firefighters into Profession By GARY STALLARD AC News Service The Angelina College Fire Academy last week celebrated its Class of 24-62 graduates with a ceremony held inside AC’s Hudgins Hall. A total of 22 cadets received their designations as certified firefighters following the 16-week course. Cadets earning individual awards included Valedictorian...
AC News Service Angelina College Releases List of Fall 2024 Graduates Angelina College is pleased to release the list of graduates for the Fall 2024 semester, with 177 students receiving their degrees and/or certifications in various fields of study. These conferred degrees and certifications encompass all graduates from summer and fall semesters (2024). Following is...
AC News Service ANGELINA COLLEGE RELEASES Fall 2024 PRESIDENT’S LIST Angelina College officials and faculty members are pleased to release the names of 104 students named to the President’s Honor List for the Fall 2024 semester. To qualify, students must have enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of college-level work and have attained a...
AC News Service ANGELINA COLLEGE RELEASES FALL 2024 DEAN’S LIST Angelina College officials and faculty members are pleased to release the names of 149 students named to the Dean’s Honor List for the Fall 2024 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of college-level work...