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 Ranked Among Best Colleges in Texas by WalletHub, Niche
ACC Ranked Among Best Colleges in Texas by WalletHub, Niche Two firms recently ranked Alvin Community College among the best in Texas. For the second straight year, financial services firm WalletHub named ACC as the best community college in the state based on cost, education outcomes and career outcomes. Education site Niche ranked ACC as the third-best college in Texas and in the top 8 percent of colleges nationwide. The ranking was based on data from the U.S. Department of Education and the National
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,
ACC Hosts Tails and Trails Event
Alvin Community College invites people and pups alike to the Tails and Trails event on September 27. The event will celebrate the reopening of the 2-mile campus jogging trail after it recently underwent a complete renovation. For decades, the ACC jogging trail has been a place where neighbors meet, families walk and students recharge between classes. In addition to a new surface for the trail, other improvements were added including new covered resting areas and planters, each featuring instructions for
PORT FREEPORT TERM LIMIT LEGISLATION GOES INTO EFFECT
FREEPORT, TX (September 4, 2025) – House Bill 1729, which establishes term limits for members of the Port Freeport Commission, went into effect on September 1, 2025. The bill, co-authored by Representative Cody Vasut and Representative Jeff Barry, was written at the request of the Port Commission, which unanimously approved a resolution calling for its passage.Under the new law, individuals who have served two full terms as a Port Freeport commissioner will no longer be eligible for re-election. However,
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
