ACC Regents Approve Agreement for Crane Certification
ACC Regents Approve Agreement for Crane Certification The Alvin Community College Board of Regents approved an agreement to begin offering certification training for crane operators during their meeting on January 9. Regents approved a memorandum of understanding to create a partnership with the National Crane Certification and Inspection Company in order to offer courses in crane rigging and inspection. The partnership will provide training that will give workers a chance to improve their skills and
ACC Receives Dept. of Labor Grant
Alvin Community College was one of 18 American colleges to receive a Strengthening Community College grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The $1.5 million grant will go towards upgrading ACC’s CNC program and will fund staffing, equipment and curriculum development with the aim of increasing women in the field. “Our Strengthening Community Colleges grantees run programs that help lift whole communities, like by helping community colleges equip workers with the skills they need right now, while
ACC Ranks Among Best in the State for Job Placement/Transfer
Alvin Community College ranked second in the state with the highest number of graduates either finding employment or transferring to further their education after graduating. The assessment was conducted by Houston Landing and based on data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Nearly 97 percent of all ACC graduates were either employed or transferred to another institution to continue their education which was second best compared to all Texas community colleges, according to the
ACC ADN Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Nursing Students Receive Pins During Ceremony Alvin Community College nursing students recently had a pinning ceremony for Associate Degree Nursing at the ACC Gym on December 11. The Fall 2024 class included 28 graduates from diverse backgrounds. Many of the students had an education and careers in other fields before joining the program. 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
ACC Lab School Snow Day
ACC Lab School Snow Day The ACC Lab School held its annual Snow Day event on December 13. The event was made possible through support from a grant from HEB. Lab School student Jovani Gomez and his sister Marlene play in the snow during the Snow Day event on December 13.Myles Garcia gets pelted with a snow ball during the ACC Lab School Snow Day on December 13. Lab School student Elora Tamfu slides down the hill in a sled with her father Eugene during the ACC Lab School Snow Day on December
ACC Receives JET Grant
ACC Receives JET Grant The Alvin Community College Process Technology program received a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission for The $349,980 grant was issued through the Jobs and Education for Texans program from the Texas Workforce Commission. “As Texas’ economy continues to grow, it is critical that we invest in our future workforce,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “This $15 million in career training grants will support career and technical training programs for thousands of Texas students
ACC Student First to Receive Prime Example Scholarship
ACC Student First to Receive Prime Example Scholarship As Hendrix Carraway continues to take advantage of an opportunity, he hopes eventually his education with Alvin Community College will lead to others getting the assistance they need to succeed. Carraway was an ACC student with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He is pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Business Management with an eye towards starting a non-profit named “Healing Hearts” to benefit the homeless veteran population. “Being a U.S.
ACC to Host Back to Campus Friday
ACC to Host Back to Campus Friday Alvin Community College will give students a chance to find their classes, meet with staff members and get ready for the semester during its first Back to Campus Friday on January 3. Students will have an opportunity to take care of any final preparations for the upcoming semester including finalizing the admissions process, registering for classes, changing their schedule, visiting with an advisor and more. Back to Campus Friday will be an all-day event from 8 a.m.
PORT FREEPORT AWARDED $1.487 MILLION CLEAN PORTS PROGRAM GRANT BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PORT FREEPORT AWARDED $1.487 MILLION CLEAN PORTS PROGRAM GRANT BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FREEPORT, TX (November 18, 2024) – Port Freeport is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $1,487,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports Program. This funding will enhance the port's commitment to environmental innovation and community engagement by supporting zero-emissions equipment, infrastructure improvements, and climate planning initiatives. “We
ACC Foundation Celebrates Legendary Jimmy Buffett at Annual Fins Up Gala
ACC Foundation Celebrates Legendary Jimmy Buffett at Annual Fins Up Gala The Alvin Community College Foundation celebrated the legacy of musical icon Jimmy Buffett during its Annual Fins Up Gala on November 8 at the South Shore Harbor Resort. Community members, ACC alumni, faculty, staff, and donors celebrated Buffett's spirit of giving, music, and community while providing students and staff with critical support. With an evening filled with music provided by Lost Shaker of Salt, a Buffett-tribute
ACC TDCJ Commencement Ceremony
ACC TDCJ Commencement Ceremony Students from the Alvin Community College and the University of Houston-Clear Lake Texas Department of Criminal Justice programs received their degrees during a Commencement ceremony at the Stringfellow Unit on November 9. “Regardless of where you started or what obstacles you faced your past does not define your future,” said Commencement speaker Parehkumar Patel, ACC grants project specialist. “Every day brings a new opportunity to rewrite your story, reshape your path
ACC Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony
ACC Hosts Veterans Day CeremonyAlvin Community College hosted a ceremony in recognition of Veterans Day on November 11 near the college Memorial Wall. U.S. Navy veteran Mark Bilyeu delivered the address at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at ACC on November 11. The ACC Choir performs the Armed Services medley during the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at ACC on November 11. U.S. Army veteran Adam Sikes salutes at the Memorial Wall during the presentation of the ceremonial wreath at the annual Veterans
Alvin Community College celebrated its 49th Annual Fall Festival on October 26
An ACC Polysomnography student helps a trick-or-treater play the game of pinning the electrode on a zombie during the 49th Annual Fall Festival on October 26. A local youngster plays a ring toss game during the 49th Annual ACC Fall Festival on October 26. A youngster plays a ball toss game for candy during the 49th Annual ACC Fall Festival on October 26. Kids play on trampolines during the 49th Annual ACC Fall Festival on October 26.Kids play in the inflatable bounce houses during the 49th Annual ACC
The Alvin Community College Lab School held its annual pumpkin patch party on October 24.
ACC Lab School students look for prizes in a game during the annual pumpkin patch party on October 24.ACC Lab School student Israel Bazaldua hits tees into a pumpkin during the school’s annual pumpkin patch party on October 24. ACC Lab School student Audrey Pfister finds the perfect pumpkin during the annual pumpkin patch party on October 24.
PORT FREEPORT RECEIVES 35th CONSECUTIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
PORT FREEPORT RECEIVES 35th CONSECUTIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FREEPORT, TX (October 28, 2024) – For the 35th consecutive year, Port Freeport has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). “This prestigious recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to transparency and financial integrity,”
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought “As communities across the Southeast continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the SBA remains focused on its mission to provide support to small businesses to help stabilize local economies, even in the face of diminished disaster funding,” said Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman. “If your business has sustained physical damage, or you’ve lost inventory, equipment or revenues, the SBA will help you
ACC to Host Senior Parents Night
ACC to Host Senior Parents Night To help parents of high school seniors prepare for their student’s transition to college, Alvin Community College will host Senior Parent’s Night on Tuesday, November 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the ACC Welcome Center. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about the college admissions process, financial aid, academic advising, disability services, student life and more. ACC Admissions Counselors and Financial Aid Advisors will assist families in completing the Apply
SBA Shatters $500 Million Mark in Texas Disaster Relief Loans
SBA Shatters $500 Million Mark in Texas Disaster Relief Loans SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA has approved more than $500 million in federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by recent disaster declarations. According to Sánchez, SBA has approved $140,398,750 for businesses and $364,812,900 for residents to help rebuild and recover
La SBA Supera los $500 Millones en Préstamos de Asistencia para Desastre en Texas
La SBA Supera los $500 Millones en Préstamos de Asistencia para Desastre en Texas SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., administrador asociado de la Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia ante Desastres (ODR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy que la SBA ha aprobado más de $500 millones de dólares en préstamos federales para desastre para los negocios y residentes en Texas que se vieron afectados por las recientes
SBA to Close Business Recovery Center in Richmond
SBA to Close Business Recovery Center in Richmond SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA will close its Richmond Business Recovery Center at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. “SBA opened the center to provide personalized assistance to businesses that were affected by the Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5-9,” said Sánchez. Until the center closes, SBA customer
La SBA Cerrará Centro de Recuperación para Negocios en Richmond
La SBA Cerrará Centro de Recuperación para Negocios en Richmond SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., administrador asociado de la Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia ante Desastres (ODR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy que la SBA cerrará centro de recuperación para negocios (BRC, por sus siglas en inglés) en Richmond a las 4:30 p.m. el viernes, 11 de octubre de 2024. “La SBA abrió este centro para brindar asistencia
ACC Creates Center for Public Service Programs
ACC Creates Center for Public Service Programs To centralize the public service programs at Alvin Community College, regents recently created the Center for Excellence for Legal Studies and Public Service. Several ACC programs will be shifted to the center including Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Correctional Officer training, Emergency Management Service and Mental Health and Substance Abuse. The center is a realignment of programs at ACC. “This will build upon the excellent reputation of our existing
ACC Regents Approve 2024-25 Tax Rate
ACC Regents Approve 2024-25 Tax Rate The Alvin Community College Board of Regents approved the 2024-25 fiscal year tax rate during their meeting on September 26. The regents approved a 15.6 cent tax rate per $100 of property value, which is a half-cent more than the previous year’s rate. The tax rate will include 14.9 cents for the Maintenance and Operations budget with .7 cents for Interest and Sinking. The rate was approved 7-2 with regent chair ‘Bel Sanchez, vice chair Jody Droege, secretary Dr.
ACC Opens Student Resource Center
ACC Opens Student Resource Center It can be something basic like a flat tire, an unexpected medical issue or a sudden bill. Whatever it is, sometimes an everyday obstacle can stop a college student from attending class and earning their education. “Those challenges can range from food insecurity, housing insecurity or it might be something as simple as needing a notebook and pen,” said Roxie Patton, who is the social services specialist at Alvin Community College. “There are many non-academic barriers
ACC Serves Up Volleyball Team
ACC Serves Up Volleyball Team With the 50th anniversary of its national title, Alvin Community College returned to the court with the recent establishment of the club volleyball team this Fall. The team hosted its first game against Texas Southern University on September 18 and won the match. “We’re thrilled to bring volleyball back to Alvin Community College,” ACC Athletic Director Dr. Estevan Vasquez said. “This club sport not only promotes teamwork and dedication but also taps into the rich pool of
ACC Foundation to Host 25th Gala on November 8
ACC Foundation to Host 25th Gala on November 8 The Alvin Community College Foundation invites everyone to “get their inner Parrothead on” for the 25th Annual Gala Fins Up!: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett on Friday, November 8. The event will be held at South Shore Harbor Resort in League City. “This year we are going to raise money for college students and staff while also celebrating the music of icon Jimmy Buffett,” said Wendy Del Bello, Foundation executive director. “This will be a fun event that
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage Due to Hurricane Beryl
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage Due to Hurricane Beryl SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded Texas private nonprofit organizations of the Oct. 21 deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5 - 9. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Texas Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Chambers County
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for TexasDisaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Chambers County SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Chambers County following the amendment to President Biden’s Aug. 21, major disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5 - 9, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business
ACC to Host Sustainable Stories Film and Art Exhibit
ACC to Host Sustainable Stories Film and Art ExhibitAlvin Community College and the University of Houston Clear Lake will host the Sustainable Stories Film and Art Festival throughout October and November at each campus. The festival will include 30 short films and visual art pieces inspired by creating a more sustainable world. ACC will host the film and art exhibits from October 1-31. The show will move to UHCL and will be on display November 7 to December 7. “This exhibit is about bringing our
Port Commission Adopts A Zero Tax Rate A Self-Reliant Start to the Next Century
Port COMMISSION ADOPTS A ZERO Tax Ratea self-reliant start to the next century FREEPORT, TX (September 12, 2024) - On September 12th, in a historic milestone for Port Freeport, the Port Commission voted to adopt a ZERO tax rate. This is the first time in Port Freeport’s history that it will be self-reliant, and no taxes will be assessed.The Brazoria County voters approved the creation of the Brazos River Harbor Navigation District of Brazoria County, Texas (now Port Freeport) in December 1925 and
Alvin Community College to Host Hispanic Family Night
Alvin Community College to Host Hispanic Family NightAlvin Community College is hosting Hispanic Family Night on September 24 to provide more information for Spanish-speaking families who want to know more about attending college. The event will feature a panel of speakers that include students, faculty and staff who will talk about their experiences in higher education and how it has benefitted their life. There will also be presentations on a variety of topics such as navigating financial aid, taking
Niche again names Brazosport College top community college in Texas
Niche again names Brazosport College top community college in Texas LAKE JACKSON, TX — Brazosport College was recently ranked as the top community college in Texas for the third time by the higher-education and career website, Niche. Brazosport College was featured in Niche’s article, “2025 Best Community Colleges in America,” earning the title as the top community college in Texas and the No. 15 community college in the country. This national result is seven spots higher than last year’s No. 22
ACC 2024-25 Drama Season Preview
ACC 2024-25 Drama Season Preview The classic tales of staying young, finding the holiday spirit and finding oneself are part of the 2024-25 lineup for the Alvin Community College Drama program. The season will open with performances of Peter and the Star Catcher this Fall followed by Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol in December. The Spring musical will be Anastasia and the 40th Annual Summer Children’s Theatre Festival will include performances of The (Almost) Totally True Story of Hansel and Gretel and A
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Texas - Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in 17 Additional Counties
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for TexasDisaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in 17 Additional Counties SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Angelina, Calhoun, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Jackson, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller and Washington counties following the amendment to President Biden’s Aug. 21, major disaster declaration
ACC Paralegal Instructor Pens Textbook
ACC Paralegal Instructor Pens Textbook When Paralegal instructor John J. Murray began teaching at Alvin Community College, he noticed that some of the textbook material in the introductory courses should be presented in more advanced courses. To solve the problem, Murray decided to write his own textbook which he felt would be more appropriate for students beginning a Paralegal program. “I also wanted to create a book that gave students real stories they could relate to and introduce them to the law in
ACC Law Enforcement Academy Graduation
ACC Law Enforcement Academy Graduation The Alvin Community College Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 123rd class during a ceremony on December 9. Sixteen cadets received their certification during the ceremony. Graduates received their badges through a variety of agencies including the Alvin Police, Brazoria County Sheriff, Fort Bend County Sheriff, Harris County Fire Marshal, Iowa Colony Police, Port of Galveston Police and Texas City Police. Cadet James Horton was named the top academic achiever
