News
May 2019
ACC San Gabriel Campus wins state and national awards
Posted on 05/29/2019 - 2:18pmAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has awarded Austin Community College San Gabriel Campus in Leander its 2018 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award. The project is one of 92 nationwide selected for a prestigious EIC. The award honors all... Continue Reading
Apply now for ACC’s RN-to-BSN Program
Posted on 05/23/2019 - 4:54pmRegistered nurses (RNs) looking to advance their careers may apply now for Austin Community College’s (ACC) RN-to-BSN Program. Applications for fall 2019 are accepted until Saturday, June 1. “Nursing is one of the most in-demand, fastest growing... Continue Reading
Never settle: ACC student finds a second chance in IT
Posted on 05/22/2019 - 10:35am“When I think of Austin Community College, I see a big arena with different opportunities. You can do anything here, anything that is on your mind, you can tap into and go.” - Shermay Uwalogho Continue Reading
ACC closed in observance of Memorial Day
Posted on 05/21/2019 - 10:36amAustin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 27. All offices will reopen 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. Registration for summer courses remains open through the weekend. Eleven-week, 9-week, and 5.5-week session... Continue Reading
Hundreds of foster youth benefit from 2019 ACC Luggage Drive
Posted on 05/20/2019 - 12:01pmHundreds of students transitioning from foster care will benefit from donations received during this year's Austin Community College (ACC) Luggage Drive. Continue Reading
ACC hosts statewide conference for Student Affairs professionals
Posted on 05/20/2019 - 11:39amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts the statewide Texas Student Conduct Conference for higher education student affairs professionals 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 7, at ACC Highland Campus (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The conference provides an... Continue Reading
ACC celebrates record high graduation numbers at Spring Commencement
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 1:58pmAustin Community College (ACC) will celebrate record high graduation numbers at spring commencement 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). More than 2,100 students are invited to participate. Continue Reading
President’s Podcast: Celebrating Student Success — ACC honors record number of graduates
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 1:22pmACC celebrated record high graduation numbers at spring commencement Friday, May 17, 2019. More than 2,100 students are invited to participate. ACC President/CEO Dr. Richard M. Rhodes discusses the college's evolving work toward student success and... Continue Reading
Celebrate ACC graduates at Spring Commencement, 5/17
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 12:55pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will celebrate record high graduation numbers at its spring commencement 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). More than 2,100 students are invited to participate. When: Friday... Continue Reading
ACC Fashion Incubator opens to grow local fashion industry
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 12:37pmAustin Community College (ACC) unveiled the state-of-the-art Fashion Incubator with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, April 30. More than 200 people attended the celebration including Austin Mayor Steve Adler, ACC President/CEO Dr... Continue Reading
May 2019 Bond Projects Update
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 12:10pmConstruction crews focus on exterior framing of new ACC Highland paseo and a new floor level takes shape in the future Student Commons at Rio Grande Campus. Continue Reading
Congratulations April 2019 Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 11:58amACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for April 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress Creek... Continue Reading
Earning As: May 2019
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 11:44amThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Dr. Melissa Curtis, Enrollment Management associate vice president, was accepted to... Continue Reading
Month-in-Review: April 2019
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 11:12amTuesday, April 2 | Clothing DriveNearly 100 students benefited from the joint Adjunct Faculty Association/Student Life Clothing Drive at Round Rock Campus. The college collected more than 500 articles of professional, interview-appropriate clothing... Continue Reading
The Provost's Corner: Guided Pathways at ACC - An ongoing journey
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 10:39amDespite significant efforts by talented and dedicated faculty, staff and administrators across our college for the past three years, we recognize that many still have questions about what Guided Pathways is and what it means for how we all think... Continue Reading
From the Student Affairs VP: Student Life - Empowering Student Leadership
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 9:11amStudent Life is not just fun and games (though they do organize a lot of fun events); it's about the purposeful linking of student activities and organizations to instructional programs. Continue Reading
New Regional Advisory Committees get to work, will provide community input
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 8:43amAustin Community College's (ACC) Regional Advisory Committees (RACs) convened for the first time at an orientation meeting Friday, April 19. Tasked with helping strengthen the link between ACC and the community, members of the RACs provide community... Continue Reading
ACC honors record number of high school seniors graduating with college credential
Posted on 05/13/2019 - 4:10pmAustin Community College (ACC) celebrates its largest Early College High School (ECHS) class and other seniors who are graduating with college credits and committing to enrolling at ACC with the second annual President’s Reception, 6 to 8 p.m.,... Continue Reading
Adopt a pet cared for by ACC vet tech students
Posted on 05/10/2019 - 4:10pmAustin Community College (ACC) is working with area animal shelters to find forever homes for pets who were trained and cared for by students in the Veterinary Technology Program. Over the past semester, these dogs have undergone leash training and... Continue Reading
ACC accounting alumna granted Elijah Watts Sells Award
Posted on 05/10/2019 - 1:01pmAustin Community College (ACC) alumna Jamie Castor is named one of the top CPA exam performers in the nation by the American Institute of CPAs. Out of more than 86,000 candidates who took the national licensure exam in 2018, Jamie placed among the... Continue Reading