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December 2019

Start Thinking About Filing Your 2019 Taxes: Tips from the ACC Experts

Posted on 12/06/2019 - 12:19pm

Fall is the perfect time to begin thinking about filing your 2019 taxes. Before the end of the year, take advantage of these tips to ensure that you’ll have hassle-free tax filing in April. Continue Reading


Explore a future in Engineering at ACC and Texas A&M

Posted on 12/04/2019 - 12:05pm

Austin Community College (ACC) hosts an information session for students who want to learn more about the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC. The event will be held 10 a.m to noon, Saturday, December 7, at Highland Campus, Building... Continue Reading


Retiring CPPPS founding director inspired the next generation of civic leaders

Posted on 12/04/2019 - 8:54am

William 'Peck' Young may be known as a tough operative in the political arena — "'Get out of my way' — I was famous at the Capitol for saying that. I was never paid to be pleasant. I was paid as a professional for things that aren't pleasant." But,... Continue Reading


ACC names director of Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center

Posted on 12/03/2019 - 12:29pm

The Austin Community College District (ACC) names Khayree Williams as the new director of the college’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center (TRHT).  Continue Reading


ACC approves new architecture degree

Posted on 12/03/2019 - 12:18pm

New transfer program provides affordable entry into growing industry and addresses workforce equity gaps   Austin Community College (ACC) approved a new degree in Architecture to provide a more affordable pathway for students to transfer to... Continue Reading


Community weighs in on future of ACC Pinnacle campus

Posted on 12/03/2019 - 11:08am

KXAN News: Community weighs in on future of ACC Pinnacle campus   by: Kate Winkle Continue Reading


ACC’s Z-Degree program awarded prestigious Texas Star Award

Posted on 12/02/2019 - 12:00pm

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Z-Degree program was recognized as one of the top college programs in the state — awarded a 2019 Star Award by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board during an awards reception Friday, November 22... Continue Reading


At Austin Community College, students and shelter pets grow together

Posted on 12/02/2019 - 8:03am

 Austin American-Statesman: At Austin Community College, students and shelter pets grow together   By Lara Korte ELGIN — When Tootsie Pop came to Austin Community College a few weeks ago, she was a bit of a “hot mess.” Continue Reading


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