News
2019
Month-in-Review: May 2019
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 11:45am
Earning As: June 2019
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 11:34amThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of Austin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Government Adjunct Assistant Professor Julia Decker's... Continue Reading
Congratulations May Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 11:17amACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for May 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress Creek... Continue Reading
New faculty website offers ACC students real-world experience
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 10:55am
Better coaching, bigger gains
Posted on 06/13/2019 - 10:29amCommunity College Daily: BY ELLIE ASHFORD JUNE 12, 2019 A student coaching initiative at Austin Community College (ACC) in Texas, launched in conjunction with the implementation of guided pathways, has led to solid gains in student success. An... Continue Reading
Celebrate equality with ACC’s annual Juneteenth Festival
Posted on 06/10/2019 - 1:53pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites students, employees, and the community to its annual Juneteenth Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Eastview Campus courtyard (3401 Webberville Rd.). The event commemorates the announcement of... Continue Reading
The voice patients need: Inside ACC’s first bachelor’s degree program in nursing
Posted on 06/07/2019 - 7:09pm“I like being able to make a difference in people’s lives. Patients come to us that are sick or don’t know what’s going on. A nurse is their voice, encourages them, and is just that reassuring presence they need but don’t always get.” Continue Reading
ACC named finalist for national Seal of Excelencia
Posted on 06/07/2019 - 4:31pmCollege recognized for its efforts to better serve Latino students, the fastest growing student demographic Austin Community College (ACC) is a national finalist for the inaugural Seal of Excelencia. The award, presented by Excelencia in Education,... Continue Reading
Students get 1-on-1 help paying for college at Financial Aid Day
Posted on 06/07/2019 - 4:06pmAustin Community College (ACC) awards more than $70 million annually to help students pay for classes, books, and life expenses. Current and future students are invited to learn how to access these funds at Financial Aid Day from noon to 4 p.m.,... Continue Reading
ACC hosts information session for Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy
Posted on 06/07/2019 - 9:09amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts a final information session for the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy 10 a.m to noon, Saturday, June 15, at Highland Campus, Building 1000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The unique partnership allows... Continue Reading
ACC hosts Emergency Preparedness Week June 10-14
Posted on 06/06/2019 - 7:03pmAustin Community College (ACC) is preparing students, faculty, and staff by practicing emergency response procedures and testing its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week June 10-14. Continue Reading
ACC and WGU Texas launch new partnership
Posted on 06/03/2019 - 10:58amAustin Community College (ACC) and Western Governors University (WGU) Texas launched a new partnership Monday, June 3, to create seamless transfer pathways for ACC students, employees, and graduates seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WGU... Continue Reading
ACC San Gabriel Campus wins state and national awards
Posted on 05/29/2019 - 2:18pmAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has awarded Austin Community College San Gabriel Campus in Leander its 2018 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award. The project is one of 92 nationwide selected for a prestigious EIC. The award honors all... Continue Reading
Apply now for ACC’s RN-to-BSN Program
Posted on 05/23/2019 - 4:54pmRegistered nurses (RNs) looking to advance their careers may apply now for Austin Community College’s (ACC) RN-to-BSN Program. Applications for fall 2019 are accepted until Saturday, June 1. “Nursing is one of the most in-demand, fastest growing... Continue Reading
Never settle: ACC student finds a second chance in IT
Posted on 05/22/2019 - 10:35am“When I think of Austin Community College, I see a big arena with different opportunities. You can do anything here, anything that is on your mind, you can tap into and go.” - Shermay Uwalogho Continue Reading
ACC closed in observance of Memorial Day
Posted on 05/21/2019 - 10:36amAustin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 27. All offices will reopen 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. Registration for summer courses remains open through the weekend. Eleven-week, 9-week, and 5.5-week session... Continue Reading
Hundreds of foster youth benefit from 2019 ACC Luggage Drive
Posted on 05/20/2019 - 12:01pmHundreds of students transitioning from foster care will benefit from donations received during this year's Austin Community College (ACC) Luggage Drive. Continue Reading
ACC hosts statewide conference for Student Affairs professionals
Posted on 05/20/2019 - 11:39amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts the statewide Texas Student Conduct Conference for higher education student affairs professionals 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 7, at ACC Highland Campus (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The conference provides an... Continue Reading
ACC celebrates record high graduation numbers at Spring Commencement
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 1:58pmAustin Community College (ACC) will celebrate record high graduation numbers at spring commencement 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). More than 2,100 students are invited to participate. Continue Reading
President’s Podcast: Celebrating Student Success — ACC honors record number of graduates
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 1:22pmACC celebrated record high graduation numbers at spring commencement Friday, May 17, 2019. More than 2,100 students are invited to participate. ACC President/CEO Dr. Richard M. Rhodes discusses the college's evolving work toward student success and... Continue Reading