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February 2022
ACC Board of Trustees seeks applicants to fill Place 5 vacancy
Posted on 02/23/2022 - 3:38pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees (BOT) is now accepting applications for its Place 5 seat. The board adopted a process to select the new Trustee during a special meeting Monday, February 21. Continue Reading
ACC Experts: Investing in Real Estate
Posted on 02/23/2022 - 11:25amInvesting in real estate can yield a positive return on investment when managed properly. ACC Experts share what you need to know when it comes to investing. Written by: Job Hammond, Real Estate & Finance adjunct professor Continue Reading
First ACC IMPACT Lab company develops sensing drone for severe weather
Posted on 02/21/2022 - 5:49pmAustin Community College District (ACC) welcomes the first company to its manufacturing incubator, the ACC IMPACT Lab. Zpryme LLC is a research, media, and events agency focused on energy. Date: Tuesday, February 22 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where... Continue Reading
ACC Experts: What to know about filing your taxes
Posted on 02/18/2022 - 2:20pmThe coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) continues to impact day-to-day life. With new tax laws and stimulus checks, ACC Experts share what you need to know when it comes to preparing your taxes this year. How has the pandemic affected your 2021 tax... Continue Reading
Happening Now: ACC student competing at New York Fashion Week
Posted on 02/10/2022 - 3:06pmLocal fashion designer and ACC student Lisa Husberg is in New York competing against six other designers at the inaugural SohoMuse & Runway 7 Runway Muse show. Husberg is a member of the ACC Fashion Incubator’s designer-in-residence program... Continue Reading
ACC offers two new scholarships for Certified Information System Security Professional
Posted on 02/10/2022 - 1:24pmApplications are now open for two new scholarships for students who want to start a career in cybersecurity. The new Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) scholarship, offered in partnership with (ISC)² Chapters, will help... Continue Reading
ACC offers free COVID-19 testing for everyone
Posted on 02/08/2022 - 1:25pmAustin Community College District (ACC) offers FREE COVID-19 testing at select campuses districtwide for students, employees, and the community. No appointment is required, and walk-ins are welcome. Testing schedule: Tues. Feb. 8, 9 am - 4 pm Continue Reading
Vote Now for the 10th Annual Eco Bag Contest
Posted on 02/08/2022 - 12:31pmIt is time to cast your vote for your favorite design on the 10th annual Eco Bag Contest. Austin Community College District (ACC) students submitted more than 30 designs, and 16 have moved forward to the final round. You have until Friday, February... Continue Reading
Getting the best value for a college degree: Transfer Tips from ACC to a University
Posted on 02/07/2022 - 9:12amAustin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of workshops for Transfer Week Monday, February 7, to Friday, February 11. The events offer students an opportunity to connect with universities and ACC's transfer team to learn more about what... Continue Reading
ACC closed Thursday & Friday, Feb. 3-4, due to winter weather conditions
Posted on 02/02/2022 - 12:59pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is monitoring winter weather conditions. Regional forecasts predict freezing temperatures and precipitation beginning 2/2 and continuing through 2/4. Continue Reading
ACC Student Government Association meets with U.S. Representative Doggett and Mayor Adler
Posted on 02/02/2022 - 9:45amAustin Community College District (ACC) students hosted U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett and Austin Mayor Steve Adler in a special Zoom discussion, Monday, January 31. The event, hosted by ACC’s Student Government Association (SGA) provided an... Continue Reading
ACC’s first student elected to the Board of Trustees resigns for full-time position
Posted on 02/01/2022 - 5:11pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is preparing for a transition in its board leadership with the departure of Trustee Nicole Eversmann. Continue Reading