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November 2019

25th Annual Giving Tree Campaign aims to support 500 ACC students

Posted on 11/12/2019 - 1:22pm

Austin Community College (ACC) hosts its 25th annual Giving Tree campaign to support students and their families over the holiday season. Faculty, staff, and the community are encouraged to visit the Giving Tree, located in the Student Affairs suite... Continue Reading


Taking Life Online: Father, husband, veteran reaches new goals through online program

Posted on 11/11/2019 - 11:05am

Challenge isn’t something David Klickman shys away from. He served tours in the Middle East with the U.S. Army in 2014 and 2015.  When he came back home, he returned to his job in account management and operations, but it wasn’t fulfilling.  Continue Reading


Just keep growing: ACC experts provide your winter gardening guide

Posted on 11/11/2019 - 10:39am

   By: Savannah Rugg, Agriculture Department Chair and Marissa Lankes, Sustainable Agriculture Continuing Education Manager  When it comes to gardening, Central Texas offers two seasons — hot and cold. So don’t put away the shears and spade just yet... Continue Reading


Bursting at the seams: Treasured handmade fabric collection gifted to ACC Fashion Incubator

Posted on 11/07/2019 - 12:20pm

Cosette Russell was known for her fabric marbling techniques.  “Her work was displayed and sold at the Supreme Court gift shop and in the Smithsonian Museum Store Catalogue,” says Aysha White, Russell’s daughter. “She would want it to go to a... Continue Reading


ACC honors those who served at Veterans Day events

Posted on 11/07/2019 - 9:22am

Austin Community College will host several districtwide events on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, to honor those who served our nation. "ACC is committed to helping veterans transition from the military to civilian life. The Veterans Day events... Continue Reading


ACC recognized as one of the nation’s top community colleges

Posted on 11/06/2019 - 1:10pm

The Austin Community College District (ACC) is named one of the top community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program for its commitment to strong and improving student outcomes. Colleges were reviewed for learning,... Continue Reading


Connect with the hottest careers in Central Texas at ACC Fest

Posted on 11/05/2019 - 10:39am

Austin Community College (ACC) invites current and prospective students and their families to explore majors and career paths at the annual ACC Fest.   DATE: Saturday, November 9, 2019 TIME: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. LOCATION: ACC Highland Campus, 6101... Continue Reading


ACC hosts two community meetings on Pinnacle Campus future

Posted on 11/05/2019 - 9:16am

The Austin Community College District (ACC) will host a series of Community Conversations to share information and get feedback about the future of its Pinnacle Campus in Southwest Austin. The conversations will be held at Oak Hill United Methodist... Continue Reading


ACC’s Great Questions Lecture Series tackles works of renowned poet Rumi

Posted on 11/05/2019 - 7:48am

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, faculty, staff, and the community to discuss the influence of 13th-century Persian poet Jalal al-Din Rumi at the Fall 2019 Great Questions Lecture Series. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p... Continue Reading


ACC celebrates with third annual Veterans Day Commemoration

Posted on 11/04/2019 - 9:28am

The Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes veterans, students, their families, and employees to the third annual Veterans Day Commemoration from noon to 2 p.m., Monday, November 11, at ACC Elgin Campus (1501 U.S. 290, Elgin).  Veterans and... Continue Reading


State of Texas: Democrats suing state over ban on mobile voting locations

Posted on 11/04/2019 - 8:00am

State of Texas: Democrats suing state over ban on mobile voting locations By: Steffi Lee AUSTIN (KXAN) — Last session lawmakers passed House Bill 1888 that bans mobile polling locations. Supporters of the bill said it will make it easier for some... Continue Reading


Many college students don’t have regular access to food. Here’s how universities are trying to help.

Posted on 11/01/2019 - 4:35pm

Austin American-Statesman: Many college students don’t have regular access to food. Here’s how universities are trying to help. By Lara Korte Continue Reading


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