News
January 2019
Austin Community College starts drop-in childcare pilot program
Posted on 01/31/2019 - 2:05pmKVUE News: Austin Community College starts drop-in childcare pilot program Continue Reading
ACC students lobby lawmakers for more funding, dual credit classes
Posted on 01/31/2019 - 11:57amKXAN News: ACC students lobby lawmakers for more funding, dual credit classes Continue Reading
You're invited! Explore health careers Saturday, Feb. 23.
Posted on 01/31/2019 - 6:58am
ACC students push for change at Community College Day
Posted on 01/30/2019 - 4:57pmAustin Community College (ACC) students joined hundreds of their peers for Community College Day at the State Capitol Wednesday, January 30, to push for change this legislative session. Students participated in a rally on the South Steps with... Continue Reading
ACC commemorates National Day of Racial Healing
Posted on 01/24/2019 - 4:28pmAustin Community College (ACC) commemorated National Day of Racial Healing Tuesday, January 22, with a series of events encouraging the community to explore culture and equity through the arts. Continue Reading
Recent DC face-off casts shadow on long-scheduled Austin event aimed at racial healing
Posted on 01/23/2019 - 1:56pmCBS Austin: Recent DC face-off casts shadow on long-scheduled Austin event aimed at racial healing Continue Reading
Vote Now! ACC student nominated for two Austin Music Awards
Posted on 01/18/2019 - 3:01pmIt’s not unusual to grow up with dreams of becoming an astronaut, actor, or even president. For one dual-credit Austin Community College student, those childhood dreams are her reality. Madi Meeks is nominated for two Austin Music Awards from the... Continue Reading
ACC closes in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted on 01/18/2019 - 12:47pmAustin Community College (ACC) will close Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The college will reopen Tuesday, January 22. Tuesday also is the start of the college’s spring semester. Registration for spring courses... Continue Reading
Congratulations December Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 01/17/2019 - 4:58pmACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for December 2018. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress... Continue Reading
ACC Highland redevelopment update
Posted on 01/17/2019 - 4:51pmRenovation work continues on ACC Highland Phase 2. Continue Reading
ACC course is nationally certified
Posted on 01/17/2019 - 4:37pmAustin Community College (ACC) received its first nationally certified Quality Matters (QM) course, demonstrating the college’s ongoing commitment to quality online and hybrid learning. The Philosophy 1301 course, taught by Associate Professor of... Continue Reading
ACC hosts National Day of Racial Healing
Posted on 01/16/2019 - 1:01pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to explore culture and equity through the arts during National Day of Racial Healing noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, at ACC Highland, Building 4000 (6101... Continue Reading
ACC & YMCA host open house for new Child Watch Drop-In Center
Posted on 01/16/2019 - 12:48pmAustin Community College and the YMCA of Austin will host an open house at the new Child Watch Drop-In Center at ACC Highland Friday, January 18, from noon to 2 p.m. for those interested in exploring childcare services at the college. Students can... Continue Reading
ACC’s 2019 Legislative Priorities
Posted on 01/16/2019 - 9:28am
ACC approves degrees in fashion design and technical theater
Posted on 01/16/2019 - 9:10amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved two new associate degrees to prepare students for jobs in Austin's growing creative industry. The Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design equips students with the skills... Continue Reading
From Bars to Barbells: ACC Grad Wins Austin Chronicle Best Personal Trainer Award
Posted on 01/16/2019 - 8:55amIn neon from head to toe and dance moves to boot, Austin Community College alumna Erica Nix tied for the Austin Chronicle’s 2018 Best in Austin Personal Trainer. “It feels great to be appreciated and seen for the work I do in my LGBTQIA community... Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees welcome newly elected trustee
Posted on 01/15/2019 - 3:16pm
Austin Community College board approves new programs in fashion design, technical theater
Posted on 01/15/2019 - 10:27amCommunity Impact: Austin Community College board approves new programs in fashion design, technical theater By Jack Flagler Students at Austin Community College will be able to pursue associate degrees in fashion design and technical theater after... Continue Reading
ACC students join hundreds of peers for Community College Day
Posted on 01/10/2019 - 12:22pmAustin Community College (ACC) students join hundreds of their peers from across the state for Community College Day, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, January 30, to raise awareness of issues critical to community college... Continue Reading
ACC offers extended deadline for FAFSA
Posted on 01/08/2019 - 6:30pmCBS Austin: ACC offers extended deadline for FAFSA Austin Community College is extending the deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program. Aid programs funded by the State of Texas have a priority deadline of January 15... Continue Reading