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April 2019
Elgin Campus lobby dedicated to teacher, mentor, and philanthropist Dr. Suanne Davis Roueche
Posted on 04/29/2019 - 3:42pmInside the lobby of Austin Community College (ACC) Elgin Campus, Building 2000 large, steel letters spell out a tribute to Dr. Suanne Davis Roueche. A national leader of the community college movement and philanthropist, Roueche dedicated her life... Continue Reading
“The world has so much to offer”; Former foster care student sets out to serve others
Posted on 04/28/2019 - 9:34amAfter ten years in foster care and more than 30 placements, Corey Benbow found himself on his own at 18 years old. “When I aged out of the foster care system, I felt alone. I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay bills and be a contributing member of... Continue Reading
ACC celebrates Fashion Incubator grand opening, 4/30
Posted on 04/26/2019 - 11:49amAustin Community College (ACC) celebrates the grand opening of the ACC Fashion Incubator 10 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday April 30, at ACC Highland Campus, Building 4000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The innovative facility is a first of its kind in Central... Continue Reading
ACC celebrates largest contingent at regional College Signing Day
Posted on 04/23/2019 - 4:20pmAustin Community College (ACC) celebrates the fifth annual Central Texas College Signing Day with one of the largest contingents among colleges and universities represented, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, April 26 at Concordia University (11400... Continue Reading
ACC graphic design student wins 2019 Eco Bag art contest
Posted on 04/23/2019 - 8:22amACC graphic design student Melanie Sutherland won the 2019 Eco Bag Art contest. Continue Reading
ACC hosts inaugural Employee Wellness Fest 2019
Posted on 04/22/2019 - 12:08pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites faculty and staff to its inaugural Employee Wellness Fest 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the Eastview Campus Courtyard (3401 Webberville Road). Continue Reading
Forging a career: ACC student follows passion to become better engineer
Posted on 04/19/2019 - 12:51pmSparks of light cascade around the welding technology lab at Round Rock Campus. It’s often seen as a predominantly male profession, but Rebecca Giuntoli is breaking that perception. Continue Reading
ACC hosts Astronaut Stephanie Wilson & NASA’s Destination Station, 4/24.
Posted on 04/18/2019 - 11:36amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson and the NASA Drive to Explore mobile exhibit, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, at ACC Highland (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The event is part of NASA’s Destination Station... Continue Reading
ACC explores global hunger at Global Issues Spring Speaker series
Posted on 04/16/2019 - 8:43amAustin Community College (ACC) presents a discussion of global hunger at the 2019 Global Issues Speaker Series Wednesday, April 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Eastview Campus, Room 8500 (3101 Webberville Rd.). ACC Philosophy adjunct professor Dr. Linda... Continue Reading
ACC hosts 13th annual Día de la Familia Festival, 4/27
Posted on 04/16/2019 - 8:19amAustin Community College (ACC) invites the community to the 13th annual Día de la Familia Festival Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverside Campus (1020 Grove Blvd.). The interactive, family-friendly event celebrates Mexican-American... Continue Reading
ACC named nation’s first Adobe Creative community college
Posted on 04/15/2019 - 4:50pmAustin Community College (ACC) is the first community college in the nation to be designated as an Adobe Creative Campus. The entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite will be available to ACC staff, students, and faculty at no-to-minimal cost, starting... Continue Reading
Annual CPPPS fundraiser examines future of Texas public school finance
Posted on 04/15/2019 - 4:35pmAustin Community College's Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (CPPPS) will explore the future of public school finance at its annual Building Tomorrow's Leaders fundraiser luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Sheraton... Continue Reading
ACC celebrates Earth Week April 22-26. Explore events districtwide.
Posted on 04/12/2019 - 2:12pmAustin Community College (ACC) celebrates the 49th anniversary of Earth Day with dozens of events districtwide April 22 to April 26, with pre-party events starting Saturday, April 13. Continue Reading
ACC hosts 8th Annual Peace and Conflict Studies Spring Symposium
Posted on 04/11/2019 - 11:47amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts a day of art, music, and discussion focused on peace and conflict transformation at its 8th Annual Peace and Conflict Studies Spring Symposium 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Eastview Campus, Building... Continue Reading
ACC becomes first community college Adobe Creative Campus in nation.
Posted on 04/10/2019 - 2:02pm
ACC starts bidding process to determine fate of Pinnacle building
Posted on 04/10/2019 - 1:05pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) is now accepting bids for its Pinnacle Campus building and the nine acres it sits on in Southwest Austin. The remaining 49 acres are not for sale because the college wants the option to build on this... Continue Reading
Faculty Spotlight: Stephanie Long
Posted on 04/10/2019 - 12:58pmStephanie Long has worked in the heat of the Mojave Desert and through a blizzard in Wyoming but, given the choice to work anywhere in the world, she would prefer to stay here in Austin. Continue Reading
Congratulations March Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 04/10/2019 - 12:46pmACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for February 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Elgin... Continue Reading
Highland and Rio Grande bond project updates: April 2019
Posted on 04/10/2019 - 12:22pmConstruction crews continue work on Highland Campus Phase 2 and Rio Grande Campus renovations. Continue Reading
Adobe Creative Cloud available to students, faculty, and staff at no-to-minimal cost
Posted on 04/10/2019 - 12:03pmAustin Community College (ACC) has been selected as an Adobe Creative Campus, which means students, faculty, and staff will have access to the entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite for no-to-minimal cost starting Monday, April 15. Continue Reading