ACC in the News
ACC could add to its partnership with Apple after announcement of new campus
Posted on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 12:31pmCBS Austin News: ACC could add to its partnership with Apple after announcement of new campus by Adam Hammons Austin Community College said it could add to its partnership program with Apple after Thursday’s announcement of a new campus in Austin....
ACC's Public Safety Training Center to offer drone training
Posted on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 12:18pmKXAN News: ACC's Public Safety Training Center to offer drone training Steffi Lee AUSTIN (KXAN) — As more police and fire departments turn to drones as a resource for responding to emergency scenarios, Austin Community College’s Public Safety...
ACC donates over 4,300 books, puzzles, and games to Brown Santa Program
Posted on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:00pmKXAN News: ACC donates over 4,300 books, puzzles, and games to Brown Santa Program By: Susana Blandon Posted: Dec 05, 2018 05:09 PM CST AUSTIN (KXAN) — Student organizations from Austin Community College donated more than 4,300 books, games, and...
Austin Community College asks state Legislature to provide option to end trustee runoff elections
Posted on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 9:57amCommunity Impact: Austin Community College asks state Legislature to provide option to end trustee runoff elections By Jack Flagler | 7:38 pm Dec. 3, 2018 CST On Dec. 11 voters across six counties will decide between candidates Stephanie...
Voters in sprawling ACC district to choose Place 8 trustee
Posted on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 1:57pmAustin-American Statesman: Voters in sprawling ACC district to choose Place 8 trustee By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz Posted Nov 30, 2018 at 1:26 PMUpdated Nov 30, 2018 at 7:01 PM Voters in parts of six Central Texas counties will decide in a runoff Dec...
NASA Program Takes Texas State Student To Langley Research Center
Posted on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 2:57pmSan Marcos Corridor News: NASA Program Takes Texas State Student To Langley Research Center "The whole experience was pretty life changing,” Maku said. “It was just really nice to be able to get an inside look on the types of things that go on at...
ACC San Gabriel welcomes its first students
Posted on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 2:18pmCommunity Impact: ACC San Gabriel welcomes its first students By Abby Bora | 7:43 am Nov. 21, 2018 CST Less than two months into its first fall semester, Austin Community College’s San Gabriel campus had 893 students, according to ACC data....
There's a cybersecurity worker shortage. This program aims to help
Posted on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 10:33pmKXAN: There's a cybersecurity worker shortage. This program aims to help by: Steffi Lee Posted: Nov 14, 2018 AUSTIN (KXAN) — Joshua Wilson was always drawn to learning about cybersecurity. “I had a friend back in Washington D.C. and I would...
Turning Malls into a College: Transforming malls into campuses and schoolhouses into malls
Posted on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 11:21amUniversity Business Magazine: Turning Malls into a College: Transforming malls into campuses and schoolhouses into malls James Martin and James E. Samels October 5, 2018 The 1983 comedy Trading Places starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd tells the...
Austin Chamber Seeks Hiring Input From Business Owners
Posted on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 9:25amPatch.com: Austin Chamber Seeks Hiring Input From Business Owners By Tony Cantu Nov 8, 2018 AUSTIN, TEXAS — Business owners: The Greater Austin Chamber wants to hear from you with a survey aimed at identifying key challenges faced in identifying,...
PfISD Voters reject ACC annexation
Posted on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 2:03pmCommunity Impact: PfISD Voters reject ACC annexation Kevin Pakenham, spokesperson for Pflugerville Residents for Responsible Taxation, a group that led efforts opposing Pflugerville ISD’s annexation into the Austin Community College district said he...
Runoff election set for ACC board of trustees seat; two incumbents win re-election
Posted on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 1:57pmCommunity Impact: Runoff election set for ACC board of trustees seat; two incumbents win re-election Stephanie Gharakanian, special counsel for the Workers Defense Project, and Sarah Mills, director of Public Policy and Government Relations at the...
Boil Water Notice Provides Learning Opportunity for Culinary Students
Posted on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 7:00pmSpectrum News: Boil Water Notice Provides Learning Opportunity for Culinary Students October 25, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas — Austin's boil water notice has posed significant challenges for people in the city, and as well as local restaurants. For culinary...
ACC golf fundraiser to benefit students
Posted on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 12:18pmAustin American Statesman: ACC golf fundraiser to benefit students Austin Community College will host its 13th annual Golf Scramble at 8:30 a.m. Friday to benefit the college’s Student Emergency Fund, which helps students who are facing crisis cover...
Beto O'Rourke appears at ACC, to appear at UT-Austin as part of college campus tour
Posted on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 5:04pmKVUE News: Beto O'Rourke appears at ACC, to appear at UT-Austin as part of college campus tour AUSTIN — U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke (D-El Paso) announced his "Fight for our Future" campus tour. First stop? Austin Community College. O'Rourke...
Austin Community College District gets $2 million grant in support of Army Futures Command
Posted on Fri, 09/28/2018 - 12:04pmKVUE News: Austin Community College District gets $2 million grant in support of Army Futures Command AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Monday announced a $2 million grant to the Austin Community College District to help build facilities supporting...
Phase 2 of ACC Round Rock campus opens
Posted on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 10:05pmKXAN: Phase 2 of ACC Round Rock campus opens ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Austin Community College's second stage of expansion at its Round Rock campus is officially ready for students. ACC is hosting a grand opening of the space at 4400 College...
Texas GOP looks to ride out ‘blue wave,’ with help from straight-ticket voters
Posted on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 10:00pmHouston Chronicle: Texas GOP looks to ride out 'blue wave,' with help from straight-ticket voters Andrea Zelinski Sep. 25, 2018 AUSTIN — Texas Republicans scoff at Democratic predictions of a blue wave and brag that GOP dominance in state...
Facebook partnering with Austin Community College to create new certificate program
Posted on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 9:55pmKVUE News: Facebook partnering with Austin Community College to create new certificate program Shawna Reding September 24, 2018 AUSTIN — Austin Community College is teaming up with Facebook to create a new certificate program, a statement...
ACC hosts 11th annual Díez y Seis event for Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 6:04pmKXAN News: ACC hosts 11th annual Díez y Seis event for Hispanic Heritage Month By: Matthew Prendergast Sep 17, 2018 10:43 PM CDT AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Community College celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with their 11th annual Díez y Seis event...
Business leaders need to know: How are we training workers for this demanding economy?
Posted on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 6:04pmAustin Business Journal: Business leaders need to know: How are we training workers for this demanding economy? By Kimberly Reeves The shift in how Austin-based hospital operator Ascension Seton thought about workforce development came with the...
Debate on Pflugerville annexation into ACC heats up
Posted on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 5:04pmAustin-American Statesman: Debate on Pflugerville annexation into ACC heats up By: Mike Parker, Austin Community Newspapers Staff Despite being months away from Election Day, a robust discussion is already underway on whether the Pflugerville area...
ACC to offer drop-in child care for those juggling school and parenthood
Posted on Sat, 09/01/2018 - 11:03pmKXAN News: ACC to offer drop-in child care for those juggling school and parenthood By: Yoojin Cho Sep 11, 2018 AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Community College is now moving forward with its plan to build a drop-in child care center at its Highland...
Continuing Education Courses to be offered at LHHS
Posted on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 11:04amTHE INDEPENDENT, LIBERTY HILL: Continuing Education Courses to be offered at LHHS AUGUST 20, 2018 By Rachel Madison Continuing education courses in both HVAC and plumbing will be offered to area adults through Austin Community College at Liberty...
State-of-the-art law enforcement training center opens at ACC Hays
Posted on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 3:44pmKXAN News: State-of-the-art law enforcement training center opens at ACC Hays By: Alyssa Goard Aug 16, 2018 KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- This fall Austin Community College's Hays campus will have a new addition: the Public Safety Training Center. The...
Pflugerville voters to decide in November whether to join ACC district
Posted on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 9:04pmAustin-American Statesman: Pflugerville voters to decide in November whether to join ACC district By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz - American-Statesman Staff Thursday, August 16, 2018 Voters in the Pflugerville school district will decide in November whether...
Fall brings new classes to ACC Hays campus
Posted on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 3:24pmHays Free Press: Fall brings new classes to ACC Hays campus BY CYNDY BARTON ON AUGUST 1, 2018 Retired Texas Ranger GW Hildebrand gets a twinkle in his eye when he talks about Austin Community College’s new Hays Criminal Justice and Emergency...
ACC, Verizon partnership brings technology to Elgin
Posted on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 2:34pmElgin Courier: ACC, Verizon partnership brings technology to Elgin Tuesday, July 31, 2018 By: Julianne Hodges For many rural students with an interest in technology, hands-on experience and access to equipment can be nearly impossible to come by...
Capital Metro changes service agreements with Austin Community College, University of Texas
Posted on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 7:54pmCommunity Impact: Capital Metro changes service agreements with Austin Community College, University of Texas By Amy Denney July 30, 2018 Longstanding agreements with two higher education institutions in Austin were renewed Monday by the Capital...
What investigators are looking for in deadly apartment fire
Posted on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 12:35pmKXAN News: What investigators are looking for in deadly apartment fire by: Phil Prazan Alyssa Goard Posted: Jul 23, 2018 SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Determining the cause and origin of a deadly fire that ripped through a San Marcos apartment...
CapMetro leaders to discuss free rides for ACC students, staff
Posted on Sat, 07/28/2018 - 7:34pmSpectrum News: CapMetro leaders to discuss free rides for ACC students, staff By Spectrum News Staff | July 28, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas -- Austin Community College students and staff could soon be able to ride CapMetro for free. The plan would allow...
Job openings grow as Austin area battles skills gap
Posted on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 1:04pmAustin-American Statesman: Job openings grow as Austin area battles skills gap By Bob Sechler - American-Statesman Staff The latest sign of the surging economy in the Austin metro area is, literally, a sign — “Help Wanted.” Postings for local job...
Austin Community College grant to fund job training
Posted on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 1:30pmAustin-American Statesman: Austin Community College grant to fund job training By Staff - American-Statesman staff Tuesday, July 17, 2018 The Austin Community College District will provide specialized job training through a $312,000 Skills and...
State Rep. Celia Israel: Annexing Pflugerville into ACC has value
Posted on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 9:27amAustin-American Statesman: State Rep. Celia Israel: Annexing Pflugerville into ACC has value July 16, 2018 By Celia Israel, State Representative An election issue is shaping up that will directly benefit Pflugerville: joining the Austin Community...
Army Futures Command impact bigger than just 500 planned jobs
Posted on Mon, 07/16/2018 - 9:34amKXAN News: Army Futures Command impact bigger than just 500 planned jobs By: Yoojin Cho Jul 13, 2018 AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's now official. The United States Army is bringing its Futures Command to Austin. They'll be setting up shop downtown at the...
Moody's assigns Aa1 to Austin Community College District, TX's Series 2018 Limited Tax Bonds; Outlook Stable
Posted on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 7:57pmBusiness Insider: Moody's assigns Aa1 to Austin Community College District, TX's Series 2018 Limited Tax Bonds; Outlook Stable 10 Jul 2018 New York, July 10, 2018 -- Moody's Investors Service has assigned an Aa1 rating to Austin Community College...
Texas Tech partners with Austin Community College
Posted on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 4:04pmKJTV: Texas Tech partners with Austin Community College LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech partners with Austin Community College to make it easier for students to transfer. This agreement also launches the "Tech Teach Across Texas" partnership between...
ACC will launch bachelor’s degree program for registered nurses in fall
Posted on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:34amAustin-American Statesman: ACC will launch bachelor’s degree program for registered nurses in fall By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz - American-Statesman Staff Wednesday, June 20, 2018 The program is designed for people who have already earned a nursing...
ACC celebrates renovated, revitalized African American Cultural Center
Posted on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 5:34pmAustin-American Statesman: ACC celebrates renovated, revitalized African American Cultural Center By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz - American-Statesman Staff Monday, June 18, 2018 The renovated African American Cultural Center can now display artifacts...
Health professions programs expanding on ACC, Texas State Round Rock campuses
Posted on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 4:35pmCommunity Impact: Health professions programs expanding on ACC, Texas State Round Rock campuses By Kirby Killough | 8:32 am June 16, 2018 | Updated 5:01 pm June 18, 2018 Located in Round Rock’s higher education district off of University...
Buffalo Soldiers program share tales at Austin Community College Juneteenth celebration
Posted on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 1:34pmAustin-American Statesman: Buffalo Soldiers program share tales at Austin Community College Juneteenth celebration Juneteenth is a U.S. holiday honoring African-American heritage, which commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in...
KLRU, former home of 'Austin City Limits' moving
Posted on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 7:34pmAustin-American Statesman: KLRU, former home of 'Austin City Limits' moving June 14th, 2018 by Austin American-Statesman Texas AUSTIN— KLRU, the public television station that has operated from the University of Texas since it went on the air in...
New ACC campus first to expand Austin branch's learning model
Posted on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 9:04amKXAN News: New ACC campus first to expand Austin branch's learning model By: Chris Davis Updated: May 30, 2018 LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) -- As one Austin Community College campus closes, another celebrates its grand opening Wednesday. The San Gabriel...
Highland Greenway Park opens to public as Highland development continues
Posted on Tue, 05/15/2018 - 3:37pmKXAN News: Highland Greenway Park opens to public as Highland development continues By: Candy Rodriguez Updated: May 14, 2018 AUSTIN (KXAN) - It's a rise from the asphalt for one of Austin's newest parks: Highland Greenway Park. "We took a parking...
New skilled trade certification program helps fill workforce needs in Round Rock
Posted on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 5:04pmCommunity Impact: New skilled trade certification program helps fill workforce needs in Round Rock By Kirby Killough | 5:09 am May 14, 2018 Last year a group of local organizations formed a partnership to address a workforce need in Round Rock....
Survivor Of Suicide Bombing In Iraq Graduates From College In Texas
Posted on Fri, 05/11/2018 - 7:34pmNPR: Survivor Of Suicide Bombing In Iraq Graduates From College In Texas By: Sasha Ingber Qusay Hussein was playing volleyball with friends in the Iraqi city of Mosul Aug. 3, 2006, when a car pulled up. The driver looked him in the eyes and smiled....
Record number of high school students graduate with degrees from ACC
Posted on Fri, 05/11/2018 - 11:29amKXAN News: Record number of high school students graduate with degrees from ACC By: Yoojin Cho Updated: May 10, 2018 AUSTIN (KXAN) - Thousands of proud parents filled the Frank Erwin Center to watch their 17- and 18-year-olds walk across the stage...
How IBM will push Austin high schoolers into computer science careers
Posted on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 5:44pmAustin Business Journal: How IBM will push Austin high schoolers into computer science careers By Will Anderson – Digital Editor, Austin Business Journal IBM Corp. wants to connect students at an East Austin high school to the lucrative field of...
Austin aims to become fashion hub with help from ACC
Posted on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 1:04pmKXAN News: Austin aims to become fashion hub with help from ACC By: Alyssa Goard Updated: Apr 10, 2018 07:40 AM CDT AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin isn't currently known for being a fashion hub, but if the City of Austin and Austin Community College have...
Early College program benefits outweigh shortcomings for some
Posted on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 5:04pmElgin Courier: Early College program benefits outweigh shortcomings for some Tuesday, March 6, 2018 3:00 pm by Josh Orr In the spring of 2015, Elgin High School started offering Early College High School classes where students could take Austin...