News
August 2019
All ACC campuses will reopen on a regular schedule Tuesday, 9/3
Posted on 08/30/2019 - 3:34pm
ACC closed in observance of Labor Day
Posted on 08/30/2019 - 9:16amAustin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 2. All offices will reopen 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 3. Student support offices on campus also will be closed Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1.... Continue Reading
ACC’s zero-cost textbook program named finalist for Texas Star Award
Posted on 08/29/2019 - 4:57pmThe Austin Community College Z-Degree Program is recognized as one of the top performing college programs in Texas; named a finalist for the prestigious 2019 Star Award by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Star Award program... Continue Reading
Back to School Shopping: ACC grad prepares for her first day as a 4th grade teacher
Posted on 08/29/2019 - 4:15pmMegan Whites is setting up her classroom for the first time. “A lot of my scholars don’t come in on the first day with the supplies they need. So, I’m definitely going to stack up on those supplies.” One of Austin ISD’s newest 4th grade teachers... Continue Reading
Suiting up: Daniel Tully splits time between fighting fires and selling homes
Posted on 08/28/2019 - 11:45amSirens scream overhead as Daniel Tully tugs on his boots and grabs his helmet. He always envisioned a career serving his community. “I never know what my day will be. One call could be to a pool, the next could be in a field, fighting a grass fire... Continue Reading
ACC Study: Ending straight-ticket voting will lead to fatigue
Posted on 08/28/2019 - 8:43amAn analysis from the Austin Community College Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (CPPPS) indicates ending straight-ticket voting will lead to voter fatigue and “roll-off” in voting, especially among minorities and older voters. Continue Reading
Second chances: Lockhart inmates graduate from community college
Posted on 08/26/2019 - 4:03pmAustin American-Statesman: Second chances: Lockhart inmates graduate from community college By Lara Korte lkorte@statesman.com Continue Reading
2019 Boots & Bats Gala summer update
Posted on 08/22/2019 - 2:52pmPlanning continues for the second annual Boots & Bats Gala supporting student scholarships. Invitations are going out this month. Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees August 5 recap
Posted on 08/22/2019 - 2:41pmAustin Community College District's Board of Trustees approved a proposed property tax rate, reviewed the college's financial report, and met the new president elects for employee associations during its regular August meeting. Proposed Property Tax... Continue Reading
ACC pushing to help Austinites earn more than just a minimum wage
Posted on 08/22/2019 - 12:28pmKXAN News: ACC pushing to help Austinites earn more than just a minimum wage By: Yoojin Cho Continue Reading
ACC expands no-cost textbook options for students through new national partnership
Posted on 08/22/2019 - 10:46amACC students have saved more than $3.5 million through open educational resources over the past year Austin Community College (ACC) is one of ten colleges and universities nationwide selected to participate in the 2019-2020 OpenStax Institutional... Continue Reading
ACCTV gets a reboot
Posted on 08/21/2019 - 3:52pmACCTV, under the Office of Communications & Marketing, is now part of ACC Highland. The station finalized its move from Pinnacle Campus in late July. Continue Reading
ACC examines urgent workforce needs in new Workforce Development Report
Posted on 08/21/2019 - 2:30pmAustin Community College (ACC) and the Austin Chamber of Commerce released the 2019 Workforce Development Report: Innovation, Collaboration & Transformation highlighting ACC’s efforts to build the workforce in the region’s most in-demand... Continue Reading
Student Life awarded Governor’s Volunteer Award for commitment to volunteering
Posted on 08/21/2019 - 10:25am
Faculty Spotlight: Haydee Victoria Suescum
Posted on 08/20/2019 - 11:36am
Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: August 2019
Posted on 08/16/2019 - 4:48pmWhat's new at Highland Phase 2?By: Pamela Collier, ACC Highland Phase 2 Project Manager Continue Reading
New manufacturing program created to meet growing demand for high-skilled jobs
Posted on 08/15/2019 - 4:12pmManufacturing is a $12.3 billion industry in Austin with salaries averaging $75,000 a year to design and build things like medical devices, sensors, automation, solar energy equipment, and robotics. Continue Reading
ACC and Austin Chamber release the 2019 Workforce Development Report
Posted on 08/15/2019 - 8:50amAustin Community College (ACC), the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Austin Mayor Steve Adler present the 2019 Workforce Development Report: Innovation, Collaboration & Transformation at the President’s Breakfast Wednesday, August 21. Date:... Continue Reading
Congratulations July Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 08/13/2019 - 4:30pmACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for July 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Eastview... Continue Reading
