Pride Month, celebrated annually in June, is a time to honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other members of the community. In 2024, Austin Community College District (ACC) will commemorate the … Continue reading →

Get to know what you can do during an emergency on campus during Emergency Preparedness Week, June 10 through June 14. ACC hosts Emergency Preparedness Week during the third week of every semester. Throughout the … Continue reading →

Classes are filling up, which might make it harder to make your perfect fall 2024 schedule. Austin Community College District (ACC) offers personalized support throughout the summer to help you choose the right classes at … Continue reading →

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated the most recent cohort of graduates from the Lockhart Correctional Facility in April. ACC’s Continuing Education Division’s unique partnership provides customized training and certification in some of the most … Continue reading →

For Austin Community College District (ACC) student Shilda Fresch, life wasn’t easy. Shilda grew up in the foster system.  Now, a mother herself, she wants to provide a better life for her family. It’s what … Continue reading →

Being financially successful isn’t about having a huge paycheck. It’s about how you control the money you have, including the money you earn and the money you spend. ACC’s Student Money Management Office partners with … Continue reading →

From multiple layers to decadent piping and icing, Austin Community College District (ACC) Culinary Arts students showed off their final projects for the wedding cake class. The program hosted a free community tasting on Thursday, … Continue reading →

Austin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 27. The college will reopen Tuesday, May 28. Registration for summer and fall remains open.  Students are encouraged to work with … Continue reading →

Early voting for the May 2024 primary runoffs has started! Austin Community College District (ACC) is committed to providing access to nonpartisan information about voter registration and voting procedures. The college encourages students, faculty, and … Continue reading →

One Austin Community College District (ACC) graduate is gliding into her future with the hope of educating the next generation about her Chinese culture through dance. Aimee Keller, who received her Associate of Arts Degree … Continue reading →

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,000 graduates at its spring 2024 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students Friday, May 17 at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. One … Continue reading →

Meet Megan Trahan, who will be completing her associate degree in Marketing. She originally started at ACC in 2004 but started this degree path in spring 2022. The 41-year-old says it was the accessibility of ACC that allowed her to get to this day. Continue reading →

ACC is committed to supporting service members and their families in Central Texas by providing resources, encouraging educational opportunities, and building community. As part of its outreach to military families, ACC launches a microcredential pilot … Continue reading →

Clarence Watson will earn his associate degree in Social Work. The 50-year-old father enrolled at ACC in fall of 2016 after speaking with an administrator who told him he belonged at the college. Clarence overcame numerous obstacles, including being previously incarcerated, homeless, and impoverished. Continue reading →

More than 140 Adult Education students were celebrated for the National Adult Education Honor Society induction ceremony, which serves as a completion ceremony, on May 2 at ACC Eastview Campus. Continue reading →

Work is underway to renovate the Student Affairs Center at the Austin Community College District’s Round Rock Campus. In May, the college filed a permit with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.  The renovation … Continue reading →

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,000 graduates at its spring 2024 commencement ceremony. This commencement ceremony marks the college’s official 50th anniversary. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students at the … Continue reading →

More than 300 people joined the 9th Annual Celebración ceremony on May 2. The event was held at ACC Highland in the Austin PBS Black Box studio. 70 Ascender Catch the Next students were recognized for completing their program. Continue reading →

Registering for classes can feel overwhelming, but Austin Community College District (ACC) remains committed to providing a sense of belonging for all students. The college will host Registration Week beginning Monday, May 13, to empower … Continue reading →

There is a lot to consider when refinancing your home. Austin Community College District (ACC) experts share tips on what you should know before taking the next step. Written by: Job Hammond, ACC Real Estate … Continue reading →