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Fresh, local produce sold at two ACC Campus Farmer’s Markets
Posted on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 3:27pmGet fresh produce grown by Austin Community College District (ACC) students at a bi-weekly Farmers Market. Students and faculty in ACC’s Agricultural Sciences program will be on campus selling local, fresh, chemical-free produce grown at the Elgin...
Two ACC Culinary Arts students selected for prestigous U.S. Food Scholars Program
Posted on Mon, 11/14/2022 - 8:53am“I have a dream to open an authentic 50s diner pie shop. It would focus on big slices of home-made pies, old-fashioned malts, and old-fashioned burgers and fries. I want to call it ‘The Sock Hop Pie Shop’” - Shyla Underwood, U.S. Food Scholar...
ACC closed in observance of Veterans Day, November 11
Posted on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 12:41pmAustin Community College District (ACC) will close Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. All campuses and centers will reopen on their normal schedules Saturday, November 12. Registration for spring semester courses remains open for...
ACC adds support to plan, register, and pay for classes
Posted on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 12:35pmAustin Community College District (ACC) provides additional support to help the community increase its earning potential. The college’s first Registration Week runs from Monday, November 14, through Saturday, November 19. Registration Week offers...
ACC Lights Up Purple to Honor Largest Scholarship Gift in College History
Posted on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:45amPaying for college is one of the biggest barriers students face. According to national data, 68 percent of students worry about having enough money to pay for school. Austin Community College District (ACC) is proud to celebrate the largest donation...
ACC projects victory for $770 million bond proposition
Posted on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 10:17pmVoters in the Austin Community College District (ACC) appear to have approved the college’s $770 million bond proposition according to election results posted at 10 p.m. Tuesday evening. The bond funds projects in all regions of the District that...
ACC hosts Austin Studio Tour to feature local artists and collaborations
Posted on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 11:26amAustin Community College District (ACC) will participate during weekends 1 & 2 of the 20th annual Austin Studio Tour. During weekend 1, visitors will see demonstrations, exhibitions, performances, workshops, a two-day art sale, and guided...
Make Your Mark! ACC professor takes time to allow students to vote together
Posted on Fri, 10/28/2022 - 2:08pmAustin Community College District (ACC) believes everyone should make their mark this election and provides access to nonpartisan information to Central Texans. One ACC professor made sure to allow time to make sure her students had access to make...
Fashion Designers! Register Now for Gerber Technology AccuMark 2D Course
Posted on Mon, 10/24/2022 - 11:38am“The Gerber Accumark pattern design software and 3D fitting software are powerful tools that allow designers to work efficiently and to professional standards.” - ACC Fashion Incubator Student Skylar Johnson.For Austin Community College District (...
ACC Celebrates Honors Week with series of events
Posted on Mon, 10/24/2022 - 10:11amAustin Community College District (ACC) invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to a weeklong series of events for Honors week, Monday, October 24, through Friday, October 28, sponsored by ACC’s Honors Program. The college’s Honors...
ACC receives $4M grant to expand child care for students
Posted on Thu, 10/20/2022 - 10:22amAustin Community College District (ACC) increases its support to students with children through a $4 million grant from the Department of Education’s Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Grant Program. The grant is a collaboration...
‘A Legacy Beyond Bloodline’: ACC Hosts Former NFL Player Dr. Octavious Bishop
Posted on Wed, 10/19/2022 - 10:32amAustin Community College District (ACC) welcomes Dr. Octavious Bishop for a conversation on mentorship, race, and inclusivity. ‘A Legacy Beyond Bloodline’ is cohosted by ACC’s Honors Program and the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus...
Get the classes you want for spring! Registration for current/former students is open.
Posted on Mon, 10/17/2022 - 11:48amRegistration is now open at Austin Community College District (ACC) for current and former students for spring 2023. Classes fill fast so new students are encouraged to plan now and apply ahead of registration opening to everyone on Monday, October...
Grand Reopening of Historic ACC Rio Grande Campus
Posted on Tue, 10/11/2022 - 5:11pmThe Rio Grande Campus at Austin Community College District (ACC) is back! ACC celebrated the grand reopening of Rio Grande Campus Main Building on Tuesday, October 11. More than 300 people turned out for the college’s official ribbon-cutting...
North Region Projects: ACC's 2022 Bond Proposal
Posted on Fri, 10/07/2022 - 10:38amAustin Community College District (ACC) has placed a proposed general obligation bond on the November 8, 2022, ballot. The $770 million bond proposal includes funds to support projects across all three regions of the district. Projects dedicated for...
Central Region Projects: ACC's 2022 Bond Proposal
Posted on Fri, 10/07/2022 - 10:33amAustin Community College District (ACC) taxpayers will vote on a proposed $770 million general obligation bond during the November 8, 2022 election. The bond includes funds to support projects across all regions of the district: North, Central, and...
South Region Projects: ACC’S 2022 Bond Proposal
Posted on Fri, 10/07/2022 - 10:28amOn the November 8, 2022, ballot, Austin Community College District (ACC) taxpayers will vote on a proposed $770 million general obligation bond. The bond includes funds to support projects across all regions of the district. Projects dedicated for...
Getting workforce ready with Flex Factory
Posted on Thu, 10/06/2022 - 8:42amStarting October 7, ACC’s Music Business Performance Technology (MBPT) will host a weekly open mic event for Arts & Digital Media (ADM) students to flex their creative muscles. The Flex Factory serves as a “performance incubator” that can...
ACC’s IMPACT Lab celebrates ribbon-cutting with local VIPs
Posted on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 9:28amAs the Central Texas Manufacturing sector continues to grow, Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates the grand opening of the ACC IMPACT Lab, the college’s manufacturing incubator. When: Friday, October 14 Time: 9:30 a.m. Where: ACC...
THANK YOU! New Amado Peña mural at ACC Highland Campus unveiled
Posted on Thu, 09/22/2022 - 11:39amA big THANK YOU to the more than 250 people that came out to see the official unveiling of the new Amado Peña mural at Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus on Tuesday, September 20. ‘Bridges to Success’ features artistic...
ACC’s new Toyota training program receives certification; Helps address growing need for auto technicians
Posted on Thu, 09/15/2022 - 6:05pmAustin Community College District’s (ACC) Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) program received official certification Thursday, September 15. T-TEN provides a pipeline for students to train and apply for careers with Toyota and Lexus...
Make Your Mark: ACC provides support for November election
Posted on Fri, 09/09/2022 - 1:37pmAustin Community College District (ACC) provides support for Central Texans to make their mark in the upcoming November election. Important Dates: To cast a ballot in November, voters must register by Tuesday, October 11. Early voting begins Monday...
ACC participates in Healthcare Simulation Week from September 12 through 16
Posted on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 1:05pmAustin Community College District (ACC) honors the changing landscape for healthcare professionals to learn and improve patient care through Healthcare Simulation Week. The fifth annual global event, sponsored by the Society for Simulation in...
Reducing the cost of college: ACC’s Transfer Week helps students navigate the process
Posted on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 1:07pmAustin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of workshops for Transfer Week Monday, September 12, through Friday, September 16. The virtual, in-person, and hybrid events allow students to connect with universities and ACC's transfer team...
Unveiling of New Amado Peña Mural at ACC Highland Campus
Posted on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 8:01amAustin Community College District (ACC) hosts an art exhibition honoring the works of Texas native and internationally acclaimed Southwest artist Amado Peña at ACC Highland Campus. Peña’s high-anticipated mural at ACC Highland — ‘Bridges to Success...
Central Texas Names ACC Best College/University
Posted on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 1:18pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is the top college/university in the region, according to a new community-wide vote. The annual Austin American-Statesman's 2022 Best of the Best Awards results are out, and ACC was awarded the distinction of...
Get connected & practice steps you can take to stay safe
Posted on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 9:43amPlanning for the unexpected and staying safe while on campus, Austin Community College District (ACC) practices emergency response procedures and tests its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week from Tuesday, September...
Enroll now in ACC’s evening child care program
Posted on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 4:40pmAttending school and raising children can be challenging. Austin Community College District (ACC) offers child care support to help parents stay on track. Current ACC students may now enroll their kids, ages 2 to 10, in the college’s Evening Care...
Wear Purple on Friday, 9/2, for College Colors Day!
Posted on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 5:04pmGrab your Riverbat gear and get ready to celebrate your ACC pride. College Colors Day is Friday, September 2. The national day commemorates the start of a new academic year and encourages students, employees, and alumni to showcase their school...
ACC closed Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day
Posted on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 3:39pmAustin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 5. The college will reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, September 6. It’s not too late to register for fall classes at ACC. Registration remains open for 14-, 12...
Tour ACC’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Center
Posted on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 4:26pmAustin Community College District (ACC) invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to a fall open house for the college’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (THRT) Campus Center. Fall 2022 Open House Where: Truth, Racial Healing...
U.S. Sen. Cornyn and Rep. McMcaul announce CHIPS for America Act at ACC’s Manufacturing Academy
Posted on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 4:26pmAustin Community College District (ACC) hosted U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (TX-10) on Friday, August 19, as they discussed highlights of the new CHIPS for America Act. In a joint press conference, they...
Finding your classes this semester
Posted on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 1:24pmAustin Community College District (ACC) welcomes returning and new Riverbats as the fall 2022 semester begins Monday, August 22. The college remains committed to keeping students on track to reach their goals. Finding your way around campus at the...
Welcome Back Riverbats! Navigating Your South Region Campus
Posted on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:42amAustin Community College District (ACC) welcomes returning and new Riverbats as the fall 2022 semester begins Monday, August 22. The college remains committed to keeping students on track to reach their goals. As more students head to one of ACC’s...
Welcome Back Riverbats! Navigating Your Central Region Campus
Posted on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:36amAustin Community College District (ACC) welcomes returning and new Riverbats as the fall 2022 semester begins Monday, August 22. The college remains committed to keeping students on track to reach their goals. As more students head to one of ACC’s...
Welcome Back Riverbats! Navigating Your North Region Campus
Posted on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:04amAustin Community College District (ACC) welcomes returning and new Riverbats as the fall 2022 semester begins Monday, August 22. The college remains committed to keeping students on track to reach their goals. As more students head to one of ACC’s...
Big Impact, Small Timeline: Registration Open for Short Semester Courses
Posted on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 2:35pmRegistration can sneak up quickly, but there is still plenty of time to move forward on your educational journey. Austin Community College District (ACC) offers hundreds of short semester courses that can be completed in less time, allowing students...
ACC Trustees Unanimously Approve 2022 Bond Election
Posted on Thu, 08/11/2022 - 6:35pmFunds to grow talent pipeline and expand in-demand programs The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees (BOT) unanimously approved a $770 million general obligation bond for the November 2022 ballot. If voters approve the bond,...
Take three classes for FREE this fall at Austin Community College
Posted on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 10:13amWant a free college class this fall? It’s not too late to sign up. This fall Austin Community College District (ACC) offers up to three FREE classes that can lead to an in-demand workforce credential. The college’s Level Up Program, provided in...
ACC Experts: Keeping your A/C running through the summer heat
Posted on Fri, 08/05/2022 - 10:41amThe summer heat is here and isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Austin Community College District (ACC) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) experts share things you can do as a homeowner to protect your AC and reduce the cost of energy...
Additional back-to-school support at ACC’s Resource & Registration Fairs
Posted on Thu, 08/04/2022 - 10:59amIt is officially back-to-school season! Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a special fair to help students get support to start classes this fall. The ACC Registration & Resource Fair is happening at FIVE campuses across the district...
Three ACC students selected for NASA scholars programs
Posted on Wed, 08/03/2022 - 4:16pmThree Austin Community College District (ACC) students will participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Virtual Experience. The week-long program runs from Wednesday, August 3, through Tuesday, August 9. ACC students Connor...
ACC Board of Trustees August 1 Recap
Posted on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 4:05pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its August regular meeting on Monday, August 1. Trustees approved the FY 2022-23 budget, including a compensation package, calling a general election on November 8 to fill three...
ACC como pagar la Universidad
Posted on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 3:10pmCuando Monyce Fleming decidió matricularse para la universidad, no estaba segura a donde ir o cómo empezar. Siendo la primera en su familia en ir a la universidad, tenía muchas dudas. “Hay muchísimo que aprender, pero lo más preocupante era cómo...
ACC offers support to help you pursue your dreams and pay for college
Posted on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 3:08pmWhen Monyce Fleming decided to enroll in college she wasn’t sure where to go or how to start. As the first person in her family to go to college, she had a lot of questions. “There was a ton to learn, but the big thing that I had to work through...
ACC to build Study Abroad programs through national grant
Posted on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 1:26pmAustin Community College District (ACC) has been selected to receive funding support from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program. ACC is one of 44 colleges and universities across the...
ACC honored by Excelencia in Education for effort to support students beyond degree completion
Posted on Fri, 07/22/2022 - 3:21pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is recognized for its intentional work focused on serving Latino students by Excelencia in Education. As the economy continues to rebound from the pandemic, “Beyond Completion: Post-completion Efforts at...
ACC & Dell Medical School launch new clinic to boost mental health services
Posted on Wed, 07/20/2022 - 10:00amNew Amplify Center will open this fall at ACC Eastview Campus New, national data show that depression rates among college students are on the rise. Austin Community College District (ACC) is teaming up with the Dell Medical School at the University...
ACC students look at flooding impacts for Citizens Science Program
Posted on Mon, 07/11/2022 - 4:25pmWith sudden, heavy rains, Central Texas is known as flash flood alley. The impacts can have deadly results. A group of Austin Community College District (ACC) students took an in-depth look at the impacts and safety of flooding in the area. It...
ACC & UFCU Expand Partnership to Launch New Scholarships & Create Event Pavilion at ACC Highland
Posted on Thu, 06/30/2022 - 8:22amUFCU commits $5 million to fund student scholarships & name a new park pavilion at ACC Austin Community College District (ACC) and University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) are expanding their partnership to fund new student scholarships and help...