ACC Foundation Awards Scholarships The Alvin Community College Foundation recently awarded $91,250 in scholarships to current ACC students and graduating seniors from area high schools for the 2024-2025 academic year. There were 71 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors alone at area high schools, including, but not limited to, Alvin High School, Manvel High School, Rise Academy, Dawson High School, Pearland High School, Danbury High School and Shadow Creek High Schools. Every year the ACC Foundation
ACC Commencement Ceremony Alvin Community College held its Spring Commencement Ceremony for more than 500 students on May 10 at Freedom Field. Commencement 1 ACC President Dr. Robert J. Exley, left, hands Bryan Robbins his diploma during the 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 10. Commencement 2 Two graduates hug each other at the end of the 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 10. Commencement 3 ACC President Dr. Robert J. Exley presents State Rep. Ed Thompson with a plaque after announcing the
Nursing Students Receive Pins During Ceremony Alvin Community College nursing students recently had a pinning ceremony for Associate Degree and Vocational Nursing at the ACC Gym on May 8. The Spring 2024 ADN class included 48 graduates while the LVN class included 20 graduates. The Nurse Pinning ceremony includes the graduates receiving their pin, the lighting of the ceremonial lamps and reciting the Nurse’s Pledge. Each of the graduates also had an opportunity to thank their families and friends for
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 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 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
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.
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
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