Welcome to the 635 Podcast with instructors Albert Pasaoa and Kevin Jefferies. The podcast is about local politics, economics and current events affecting Brazoria County.

*Views expressed in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the staff at Alvin Community College.

We sit down with Speech instructor Dr. Earnest Burnett, who is also ACC's liaison for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Burnett discusses the results of a recent survey among students about diversity, equity and inclusion on campus.

We talk to student Evan Geiger about achieving his dream to be a sports broadcaster.

We talk to Art instructor Alex Ordonez who recently received a fellowship through the Talley Dunn Gallery for Equity in the Arts.

We sit down and talk with student Roxanne Walkowiak about how the college is helping her to achieve her dream of being an interpretive park ranger.

We sit down to talk with new ACC President Dr. Robert J. Exley about his time at the helm of the college.

We talk with ACC Dual Enrollment advisors Sharmeal Archie and Amanda Smithson about The Connection, a career expo to help high school students learn more about their career pathway.

We talk with former ACC TDCJ program director Sarah Bouse about the Texas Talent Connection grant and how it will help students improve their lives once they leave incarceration.

We sit down with ACC alum Samantha Jowers whose exhibit of Penny Paintings will be on display in the Pottery Studio in September.

We speak with Choir student Neveah Mansur and Music Chair Dr. Kevin Moody about the Choir and Band programs returning to live performances.