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ACC to Host 50th Annual Fall Festival
ACC to Host 50th Annual Fall Festival For 50 years, the Alvin Community College Fall Festival has provided families with a fun, safe place to celebrate Halloween. The college will host the 50th Annual Festival on Saturday, October 25 on the college campus. In addition to the annual games and events, this year’s Festival will feature a drone show and fireworks display. The event includes kids games, vendor booths sponsored by local businesses and campus clubs and organizations plus a variety of food such
ACC Instructor Named a Fellow in Stanford University Program
When the job market continues to become a global endeavor, employees must be trained with the same cultural perspective to be competitive in their careers. Alvin Community College English instructor Charlie Bevill feels that higher education content must adapt to internationalization standards to prepare students for the workforce. “You learn so much when you globalize yourself and your curriculum as well,” she said. Bevill was recently named a fellow of Stanford University’s Education Partnership for
ACC Foundation Names Brown Emeritus Member
The Alvin Community College Foundation board recently named Brenda Brown as an emeritus board director for nearly 50 years of service to the organization. Brown has served on the ACC Foundation board for 48 years and is a charter member. She was also a member of the ACC Board of Regents for 24 years. Brown is the first Foundation board member to receive emeritus status. “I love working with the college and this is the best organization,” she said. “I’ve always said that ACC is the best thing that Alvin
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ACC Foundation Gala Under the Texas Sky
The Alvin Community College Foundation will celebrate its of 26th Annual Gala Under the Texas Sky on Friday, November 7 to raise much needed funds for student scholarships. The event will be held at South Shore Harbor Resort in League City. “The ACC Foundation is always there to help our students earn their education that helps them to achieve their dreams,” said Wendy Del Bello, Foundation executive director. “The sky is the limit for our donors to provide the assistance and support our students
Pearland Cultural Arts Matching Grant Program Opens September 8
Ready your instruments! Submissions for Visit Pearland’s Cultural Arts Matching Grant Program open to Pearland-based nonprofit arts and culture organizations on September 8, 2025. Visit Pearland is thrilled to once again provide assistance through this annual program, funded by the City of Pearland's hotel occupancy tax fund, for projects that support cultural and fine arts in Pearland. As the destination marketing organization for the city, Visit Pearland has managed the grant program since 2013 with past
ACC Student Success Workshops
Students enroll in college in order to gain the skills they need to excel in the workforce. But many times students need assistance in developing their ability to succeed in their classes. Alvin Community College is now offering free seminars for students who need assistance with those skills to pursue their educaoni. The Skills to Succeed Workshops will be offered throughout the Fall semester at the college Learning Lab. They will cover a variety of topics including resume writing, time management,
Stay Cool and Safe: Brazoria County Library System and Local Organizations Launch Cooling Stations to Combat Extreme Summer Heat; Seek Bottled Water Donations
Stay Cool and Safe: Brazoria County Library System and Local Organizations Launch Cooling Stations to Combat Extreme Summer Heat; Seek Bottled Water DonationsOnce again, residents of Brazoria County are encouraged to prepare for potentially extreme heat conditions, which may include excessively high temperatures and elevated humidity levels. The health risks associated with extreme heat, particularly for infants, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory illnesses, are significantly heightened. To
ACC Wins Pathways Award
ACC Wins Pathways Award Alvin Community College was recognized for student performance at the recent Texas Talent Strong Career Pathways Institute. The college received the Recognition of their Dedication to Educational Outcomes (RODEO) award for its increase in credential completion, university transfers and other key performance indicators. The college was recognized for student achievement with a 21% increase in college level math completion in first year, 20% increase in completing writing in first
