News
September 2019
ACC examines global hunger in Global Issues Speaker Series
Posted on 09/12/2019 - 9:01amAustin Community College (ACC) presents a discussion on the rise in global hunger rates as part of the college's fall 2019 Global Issues Speaker Series. Hosted by ACC's International Programs, the presentation is Wednesday, September 25, from 5 to 7... Continue Reading
New scholarship for Elgin veteran students
Posted on 09/12/2019 - 8:59amAustin Community College (ACC) veteran students now have an opportunity to earn additional financial assistance for college with the new Bastrop County Veterans Educational Scholarship. Continue Reading
September Bond Projects Update
Posted on 09/12/2019 - 8:36amConstruction crews at Highland Phase 2 and Rio Grande campuses have been hard at work this summer to make progress on the sites. Highland Campus Phase 2 constructionBy: Pamela Collier, ACC Highland Phase 2 Project Manager Continue Reading
MyACC student app, web portal preview now available
Posted on 09/12/2019 - 8:28amAustin Community College students will soon have all their secure online information and services available in one place with the launch of MyACC portals. A preview of the student version will be available starting September 9, while faculty and... Continue Reading
ACC hosts film screening and Q+A with the film’s director Ronak Shah
Posted on 09/11/2019 - 3:52pmAustin Community College invites students, faculty, staff, and the community to a special screening of the film “Love Goes Through Your Mind” followed by a panel discussion with the film’s director, Ronak Shah, and ACC counselors and clinicians from... Continue Reading
Fall faculty first to undergo new hiring and onboarding processes
Posted on 09/11/2019 - 3:42pmChanges have been made to ACC's faculty hiring and onboarding processes to help align with the college's strategic plan and, ultimately, improve student success. The 43 full-time faculty members hired this fall were the first to undergo the new... Continue Reading
ACC Trustees approve expanded partnership with YMCA of Austin
Posted on 09/11/2019 - 12:37pmThe Austin Community College Board of Trustees approved an agreement to allow the YMCA of Austin to lease office space at the Highland Business Center for its administrative offices. Continue Reading
Construction begins at ACC Highland, Building 3000
Posted on 09/11/2019 - 12:20pmConstruction is underway at ACC Highland, Building 3000 (HLC 3000), the former women's Dillard's. The 185,000-square-foot building will be developed in phases. Continue Reading
ACC Board of Trustees September 9 Recap
Posted on 09/11/2019 - 11:44amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 9, 2019. Notable topics discussed include an update on the search for a director of ACC's Truth, Racial Healing &... Continue Reading
ACC honors Hispanic Heritage at Díez y Seis Celebration
Posted on 09/10/2019 - 12:17pmAustin Community College (ACC) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its 12th annual Díez y Seis event Monday, September 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at Eastview Campus (3401 Webberville Rd.). Former Texas Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, who served in the... Continue Reading
ACC students, faculty, and staff practice best actions in an emergency
Posted on 09/09/2019 - 2:28pmAustin Community College (ACC) practices emergency response procedures and tests its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week September 9 through 13. Emergency Preparedness Week is designated for the third week of every... Continue Reading
Updates to Texas digital privacy laws take effect
Posted on 09/06/2019 - 11:07amKXAN News: Updates to Texas digital privacy laws take effect By: Wes Rapaport AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Updated rules have taken effect for Texas businesses to follow in situations when customer information is compromised. Continue Reading
ACC and Facebook partner to launch new digital marketing series
Posted on 09/04/2019 - 4:07pmAustin Community College (ACC) and Facebook announce a new partnership to fuel the growing entrepreneurial industry in Austin. New Digital Marketing courses at ACC prepare students who want to pursue careers in the fast-growing digital marketing... Continue Reading
4-month plumbing and HVAC trade certification courses offered in Round Rock
Posted on 09/04/2019 - 10:02amKVUE News: 4-month plumbing and HVAC trade certification courses offered in Round Rock By: Leslie Adami, Heather Yi Continue Reading
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
Posted on 09/03/2019 - 2:55pmThe Austin Community College District will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 6.6 percent. Individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or... Continue Reading