New Program Provides Training in High-Demand Utility Industry AC News Service Thanks in part to funding from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Grant, Angelina College has officially launched its new Electrical Lineworker Program, providing students with the training, certifications, and hands-on experience needed to pursue careers...
Reception and Artist Talk Set for Sept. 1 By GARY STALLARD AC News Service Angelina College’s School of Visual and Performing Arts will host artist Dario Salvatore Bucheli in an Angelina Center for the Arts Gallery exhibition. Bucheli’s display “Out of the Shadows” opened August 17 and will run through September 10. A reception and...
Local Leaders Earn Completion Certifications By GARY STALLARD AC News Service The Nonprofit Leadership Center at Angelina College on Thursday recognized seven new graduates of its program with a ceremony held inside AC’s Community Services facility. Kim Bartel (Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council), Jansen Davis (Angelina Arts Alliance), Jakoya Grimes (Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council),...
Ceremony Held for Incoming Students By GARY STALLARD AC News Service Angelina College’s Visual and Performing Arts members celebrated its newest group of scholarship students in a signing ceremony held Thursday inside Temple Theater. A total of nine students signed scholarships in one of the four disciplines offered: Visual Arts, Choir, Music (Band) and Theater....
Class of 2026 Features 50 Traditional, MEEP Graduates By GARY STALLARD AC News Service Angelina College’s School of Health Careers on Thursday held its traditional pinning ceremony for its newest Vocational Nursing program graduates, with a total of 50 students receiving their awards inside Temple Theater. The new graduates from the Class of 2026 included...
Roadrunners Show Out in July Basketball Showcases By GARY STALLARD AC Athletics Several Angelina College basketball players spent July showing up and showing out at various national showcases highlighting junior college athletes. Returning AC player Qasim Boyd, along with incoming transfers Didi Zanguim, Gerron Graham, Taj Petteway, Cam’Ron Myers and Amari Edwards participated as representatives...
Team, Individuals Recognized for Classroom Performance By GARY STALLARD AC Athletics Angelina College head women’s basketball coach Addie Lees and assistant Mercedes Corona made clear their expectations for players from the moment the staff first set foot on the AC campus: Give your best both on the floor and in the classroom. Those expectations paid...
Class 26-65 Completes Grueling 16-Week Course With a packed crowd featuring family, friends and other supporters, Angelina College on Monday graduated nine new firefighters in a celebration held inside AC’s Community Services building. Cadet Ryan R. Chapa received the award for Highest Academic Achievement, while cadet Chase D. Lacey received the Most Outstanding Cadet award...
Funding to Support Launch of New Electrical Lineworker Program, Expanding Workforce Training Opportunities in East Texas LUFKIN, Texas — Angelina College is proud to announce that the Angelina College Foundation has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation to support the launch of a new Electrical Lineworker Program. The funding will help...
Freshman Utility Player Filled Several Roles for AC By GARY STALLARD AC Athletics Angelina College Softball’s Eastyn Wilkie earned 1st Team All-Conference honors following her freshman campaign in 2026. The versatile Wilkie, from Cypress Woods High School in Cypress, Texas, played several positions for the Lady Roadrunners, including infield and outfield positions. Wilkie batted .292...