Official ACC Press Releases
ACC expands no-cost textbook options for students through new national partnership
Posted on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 10:46amACC students have saved more than $3.5 million through open educational resources over the past year Austin Community College (ACC) is one of ten colleges and universities nationwide selected to participate in the 2019-2020 OpenStax Institutional...
ACC examines urgent workforce needs in new Workforce Development Report
Posted on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 2:30pmAustin Community College (ACC) and the Austin Chamber of Commerce released the 2019 Workforce Development Report: Innovation, Collaboration & Transformation highlighting ACC’s efforts to build the workforce in the region’s most in-demand...
ACC and Austin Chamber release the 2019 Workforce Development Report
Posted on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 8:50amAustin Community College (ACC), the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Austin Mayor Steve Adler present the 2019 Workforce Development Report: Innovation, Collaboration & Transformation at the President’s Breakfast Wednesday, August 21. Date:...
ACC’s first bachelor’s degree students complete the BSN program
Posted on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 3:48pm23 Nursing students will complete their Bachelor’s degree in nursing this week at ACC Austin Community College (ACC) celebrates graduates of its first bachelor’s degree program with a completion ceremony 5 p.m., Friday, August 9, at Eastview Campus...
ACC hosts Skill-up: Manufacturing Open House this Saturday
Posted on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 1:34pmAustin is a top 15 U.S. city for manufacturing jobs Austin Community College (ACC) and the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA) host the Skill-up: Manufacturing open house to connect students and the community to training programs and...
Explore careers in the music industry at ACC Open House
Posted on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 2:51pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites prospective students and their families to learn about career and training opportunities in Music Business, Performance, and Technology (MBPT) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Northridge Campus, Building...
ACC and St. Edward’s University launch new partnership
Posted on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 2:05pmAustin Community College (ACC) and St. Edward’s University launched a new partnership Wednesday, July 10, to streamline transfer opportunities for ACC students seeking a bachelor’s degree. “The opportunities we provide students through partnerships...
ACC closed in observance of Independence Day
Posted on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 10:36amAustin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. All offices reopen 8 a.m. Friday, July 5. Registration for 5.5-week summer courses remains open through Friday, July 5. Classes begin Monday, July 8....
Tackle Transportation: Get your ACC Green Pass for free, unlimited Cap Metro rides.
Posted on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 1:50pmFor the second year in a row, Austin Community College (ACC) students, faculty, and staff can ride Capital Metro and Metro Rail for free using the all-new Digital Green Pass. The pass offers unlimited rides to class, work, and anywhere else for one...
ACC awarded prestigious national Seal of Excelencia
Posted on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 4:22pmAustin Community College (ACC) was awarded the national Seal of Excelencia by Excelencia in Education during an awards reception Thursday, June 20, for its positive role in serving Latino students. “ACC is committed to the intentional and critical...
Celebrate equality with ACC’s annual Juneteenth Festival
Posted on Mon, 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...
ACC named finalist for national Seal of Excelencia
Posted on Fri, 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,...
Students get 1-on-1 help paying for college at Financial Aid Day
Posted on Fri, 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.,...
ACC hosts information session for Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy
Posted on Fri, 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...
ACC hosts Emergency Preparedness Week June 10-14
Posted on Thu, 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. Emergency Preparedness Week is...
ACC and WGU Texas launch new partnership
Posted on Mon, 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...
ACC San Gabriel Campus wins state and national awards
Posted on Wed, 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...
Apply now for ACC’s RN-to-BSN Program
Posted on Thu, 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...
ACC closed in observance of Memorial Day
Posted on Tue, 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...
Celebrate ACC graduates at Spring Commencement, 5/17
Posted on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 12:55pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will celebrate record high graduation numbers at its 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. When: Friday...
ACC honors record number of high school seniors graduating with college credential
Posted on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 4:10pmAustin Community College (ACC) celebrates its largest Early College High School (ECHS) class and other seniors who are graduating with college credits and committing to enrolling at ACC with the second annual President’s Reception, 6 to 8 p.m.,...
ACC hosts WEST Austin Studio Tour kick-off party and exhibition
Posted on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 1:56pmAustin Community College (ACC) hosts Due WEST, the annual fundraiser for the 8th Annual West Austin Studio Tour, 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, May 10, at ACC Highland Campus, Building 4000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The kick-off party and exhibition...
ACC to launch second bachelor’s degree in spring 2020
Posted on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 8:40amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will launch the college’s second bachelor’s degree program in spring 2020. The ACC Board of Trustees approved the new Bachelor in Applied Science in Computer Information Technology during its regular May...
ACC unveils Fashion Incubator to meet growing fashion industry demands
Posted on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 9:37amAustin Community College (ACC) unveiled the new state-of-the-art ACC Fashion Incubator Tuesday, April 30. The 7,500-square-foot facility offers real-world learning opportunities, commercial design and manufacturing contract services, business...
ACC celebrates Fashion Incubator grand opening, 4/30
Posted on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 11:49amAustin Community College (ACC) celebrates the grand opening of the ACC Fashion Incubator 10 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday April 30, at ACC Highland Campus, Building 4000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The innovative facility is a first of its kind in Central...
ACC celebrates largest contingent at regional College Signing Day
Posted on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 4:20pmAustin Community College (ACC) celebrates the fifth annual Central Texas College Signing Day with one of the largest contingents among colleges and universities represented, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, April 26 at Concordia University (11400...
ACC hosts Astronaut Stephanie Wilson & NASA’s Destination Station, 4/24.
Posted on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:36amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson and the NASA Drive to Explore mobile exhibit, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, at ACC Highland (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The event is part of NASA’s Destination Station...
ACC explores global hunger at Global Issues Spring Speaker series
Posted on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 8:43amAustin Community College (ACC) presents a discussion of global hunger at the 2019 Global Issues Speaker Series Wednesday, April 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Eastview Campus, Room 8500 (3101 Webberville Rd.). ACC Philosophy adjunct professor Dr. Linda...
ACC named nation’s first Adobe Creative community college
Posted on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 4:50pmAustin Community College (ACC) is the first community college in the nation to be designated as an Adobe Creative Campus. The entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite will be available to ACC staff, students, and faculty at no-to-minimal cost, starting...
ACC showcases high-skilled careers at Applied Tech Open House
Posted on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 8:58amAustin Community College (ACC) invites prospective students and their families to learn about high-skilled careers and training opportunities at the ninth annual Applied Tech Open House 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Round Rock Campus,...
ACC to evaluate selling portion of Pinnacle Campus property
Posted on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 1:35pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will explore opportunities to sell the Pinnacle Campus building and the nine acres it sits on in Southwest Austin. The remaining 49 acres are not for sale because the college wants the option to build on...
ACC job fair connects students with 1,000+ career opportunities
Posted on Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:27amAustin Community College (ACC) invites ACC alumni, students, and other job seekers to a job fair and career exploration event Friday, April 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Highland Campus ACCelerator (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). “Sometimes all it takes is...
ACC expands Vocational Nursing program with evening and weekend courses
Posted on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 10:43amAustin Community College (ACC) expands its vocational nursing program with new evening and weekend classes to accommodate students’ busy schedules. The new program option begins fall 2019. Applications are accepted through April 19....
ACC closed for spring break 3/18 - 3/24
Posted on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 11:05amAustin Community College District (ACC) will close for spring break Monday, March 18, through Sunday, March 24. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, March 25. Graduation applications are still being accepted. Students may apply at austincc.edu/...
ACC’s Child Watch Drop-In Center expands to serve more children
Posted on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 12:01pmAustin Community College (ACC) and the YMCA of Austin are expanding services at the new Child Watch Drop-In Center at ACC Highland to serve more children. “Juggling parenthood and an education can be difficult,” says Steve Christopher, Student...
ACC examines climate change in Global Issues Speaker Series
Posted on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 1:06pmAustin Community College (ACC) presents a discussion of global climate change as part of the college's 2019 Global Issues Speaker Series. Hosted by ACC's International Programs, the presentation is Wednesday, March 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Eastview...
ACC joins local & state leaders to tackle workforce gaps at SXSW
Posted on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 5:12pmAustin Community College (ACC) partners with local and state leaders to examine the importance of higher education in closing workforce gaps with a two-day SXSW festival Sunday, March 10, and Monday, March 11. The Promiseland Project Presents: The...
ACC hosts Supergirl actress and trans advocate Nicole Maines
Posted on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:26amAustin Community College (ACC) invites the community to a conversation with actress and trans advocate Nicole Maines 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the ACC Highland Campus, Building 1000 Social Staircase (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). Maines, 21, stars as...
ACC hosts information sessions for RN-to-BSN bachelor’s degree program
Posted on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 12:52pmAustin Community College (ACC) will host two information sessions as the application deadline for the RN-to-BSN program approaches. ACC’s RN-to-BSN program is the only one of its kind in Central Texas. The program includes hybrid and face-to-face...
ACC hosts Financial Aid Week March 5 to 9
Posted on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 11:56amAustin Community College (ACC) invites students to Financial Aid Week March 5 through 9 to learn about support and resources available to help pay for college. Hosted by the Financial Aid Office, the events begin with an information session noon to...
ACC hosts 5th annual Fairway 5k supporting student scholarships
Posted on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 11:41amAustin Community College (ACC) invites the community to lace up their running shoes to help support ACC students at the annual ACC Fairway 5K Cross Country Run & Walk 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 3, at the Riverside Golf Course (1020 Grove Blvd.). ...
ACC hosts Admiral McRaven & Ambassador Crocker for “Preventing Conflict”
Posted on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 3:33pmAustin Community College (ACC) hosts retired Admiral William McRaven and Ambassador Ryan Crocker for “Preventing Conflict: The Role of Diplomacy and Development in Reducing Insecurity,” a conversation about lessons learned from the frontlines of...
ACC Spring 2019 Short Semester Registration is Open
Posted on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 5:08pmAustin Community College (ACC) current and prospective students can still sign up for courses they need with short semester classes. The college offers more than 600 short semester courses. Classes are offered online and on campus on days, evenings...
ACC hosts Health Sciences Open House
Posted on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 5:12pmAustin Community College (ACC) hosts its annual Health Sciences Open House Saturday, February 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eastview Campus, Building 8000 (3101 Webberville Rd.) for prospective students and their families to explore careers in...
ACC hosts Emergency Preparedness Week February 4 - 9
Posted on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 1:01pmAustin Community College (ACC) will practice emergency response procedures and test its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week February 4 - 9. The college designates the third week of each semester as Emergency...
ACC closes in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 12:47pmAustin Community College (ACC) will close Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The college will reopen Tuesday, January 22. Tuesday also is the start of the college’s spring semester. Registration for spring courses...
ACC hosts National Day of Racial Healing
Posted on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 1:01pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to explore culture and equity through the arts during National Day of Racial Healing noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, at ACC Highland, Building 4000 (6101...
ACC & YMCA host open house for new Child Watch Drop-In Center
Posted on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 12:48pmAustin Community College and the YMCA of Austin will host an open house at the new Child Watch Drop-In Center at ACC Highland Friday, January 18, from noon to 2 p.m. for those interested in exploring childcare services at the college. Students can...
ACC students join hundreds of peers for Community College Day
Posted on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 12:22pmAustin Community College (ACC) students join hundreds of their peers from across the state for Community College Day, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, January 30, to raise awareness of issues critical to community college...
ACC offers extended deadline for FAFSA aid
Posted on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:38amAustin Community College (ACC) is accepting applications for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program. The FAFSA is an online form that allows the government to determine a student’s eligibility for financial aid through federal...