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2019
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Posted on 12/09/2019 - 10:18am
Start Thinking About Filing Your 2019 Taxes: Tips from the ACC Experts
Posted on 12/06/2019 - 12:19pmFall 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 - 12:05pmAustin 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 - 8:54amWilliam '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 - 12:29pmThe 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 - 12:18pmNew 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 - 11:08amKXAN 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 - 12:00pmThe 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 - 8:03amAustin 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
ACC closed in observance of Thanksgiving and will reopen Monday, 12/2. Spring registration remains open.
Posted on 11/27/2019 - 8:36amAustin Community College (ACC) will close for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28. All offices and campuses will reopen 8 a.m., Monday, December 2. Registration for spring courses will remain open. Students may apply and register for... Continue Reading
ACC collects games & puzzles for annual Brown Santa Program
Posted on 11/26/2019 - 10:20amAustin Community College (ACC) is collecting donations for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Brown Santa Program. The annual gift drive supports families in need. This year, the Sheriff’s Office is collecting games and puzzles. Continue Reading
Boots & Bats silent auction is back! Bidding continues through December 13
Posted on 11/19/2019 - 3:04pmThere’s still time to support student scholarships by bidding on one-of-a-kind artwork from the second annual Boots & Bats Gala. The silent auction reopens Monday, November 18, until 5 p.m. Friday, December 13. Every dollar raised supports... Continue Reading
Amid Truck Driving Shortage, More Women Join Industry
Posted on 11/19/2019 - 10:28amSpectrum News: Amid Truck Driving Shortage, More Women Join Industry BY REENA DIAMANTE AUSTIN PUBLISHED 9:58 PM CT NOV. 18, 2019 SAN MARCOS, Texas — Industry insiders predict the truck driver shortage in the United States will more than double in... Continue Reading
Texas Gen Z, Millennial Voters Could Play Critical Role in 2020
Posted on 11/19/2019 - 9:38amSpectrum News: Texas Gen Z, Millennial Voters Could Play Critical Role in 2020 By Kathryn Gisi Austin Continue Reading
ACC Director of Peace and Conflict Center joins International Education Week Panel
Posted on 11/19/2019 - 7:28amAustin Community College (ACC) will present during International Education Week, November 18 through November 22. ACC Peace & Conflict Studies Center Director Shirin Catterson Khosropour will join other panelists in a conversation about... Continue Reading
Austin braces for 2020 Supreme Court DACA decision
Posted on 11/15/2019 - 4:28pmAustin American-Statesman: Austin braces for 2020 Supreme Court DACA decision By : Nancy Flores Armando Sánchez hopes his Plan B never happens. When the 20-year-old talks about it with his parents, he begins to tremble. Continue Reading
Renovating and Repairing: Capital Improvement Projects Districtwide
Posted on 11/15/2019 - 3:47pmAustin Community College (ACC) is taking a concerted effort to renovate and repair facilities and systems districtwide. "ACC's campuses are a part of our identity. Each one has its own character and history and has served our students and community... Continue Reading
ACC, Austin Pets Alive! & Bastrop County Animal Shelter start new partnership
Posted on 11/15/2019 - 3:37pmPartnership places pets cared for by ACC Veterinarian Technology during the semester in loving homes Austin Community College (ACC) launches a first-of-its-kind partnership with Bastrop County Animal Shelter and Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) to provide... Continue Reading
Congratulations October Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 11/15/2019 - 12:04pmACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for October 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Eastview... Continue Reading
Month-in-Review: November 2019
Posted on 11/15/2019 - 10:52amAscender at Viva la Vida Continue Reading