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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.). ... Continue reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Marcus McQuirter
Posted on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 3:30pmThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Marcus McQuirter, the chair of ACC’s Drama Department. He received... Continue reading
ACC hosts three panelists for Women in IT Spring Speaker Series
Posted on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 3:50pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites students, employees, and the community to its Women in IT Spring Speaker Series from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, at ACC Highland, Building 4000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). “The lack of women... Continue reading
ACC health sciences students discuss legislative issues with lawmakers
Posted on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 11:48amAustin Community College (ACC) students and faculty join hundreds of healthcare advocates from across the state for Occupational Therapy Day at the Texas Capitol. The group will gather 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, to raise awareness of issues... Continue reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Chantae Recasner
Posted on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 3:50pmThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Dr. Chantae Recasner, Faculty and Instructional Development dean.... Continue reading
Donate now to the ACC Food Drive
Posted on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 12:59pmAustin Community College (ACC) is accepting donations for its spring food drive during the month of February. Donations benefit the ACC Food Pantry Program. Sponsored by Student Life, the program provides canned foods and other non-perishable goods... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
ACC student's tenacity makes medical school dreams a reality
Posted on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 5:00pmSammy Tran is packing his bags and stethoscope for medical school. “This is the moment I’ve been waiting for. I thought I would be stuck for the rest of my life doing a job that wasn’t meaningful to me, but now I’m following my dreams. I can put my... Continue reading
RN-to-BSN Program hosts site review for accreditation
Posted on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 11:55amThe ACC RN-to-BSN Nursing Program will host a site review for accreditation of its program. The public is invited to meet the site visit team and share comments about the program Thursday, February 28, at 4 p.m. at Eastview Campus, Building 8000,... Continue reading
Student tax credit form, 1098-T, now available online
Posted on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 11:16amAustin Community College (ACC) students may qualify for an educational tax credit on their federal income tax return. Retrieve your 1098-T form now to find out. The information on Form 1098-T may be used to determine if a student is eligible to... Continue reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Mervin J. Jones
Posted on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 10:32amThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Mervin J. Jones, Student Affairs dean. He has gone from serving our... Continue reading
ACC Paints New Picture: Adrienne Hodge Featured at Art Gallery
Posted on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 3:56pmMore than a dozen pieces of art cover the walls at Collections on the Block. The Downtown Austin art gallery invites visitors to see paintings by Adrienne Hodge and explore new worlds. “I am a big fan of space and astronomy. It is just something... Continue reading
ACC hosts world-renowned pastry chef
Posted on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 1:49pmAustin Community College (ACC) hosted professional pastry chefs from across Texas for a special one-day workshop learning the art of edible works with prominent pastry chef Susan Notter. Chef Notter’s professional accomplishments include winning... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Rosalind Cunningham
Posted on Fri, 02/01/2019 - 3:58pmThroughout Black History Month, Austin Community College sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Rosalind (Roz) Cunningham, a completion counselor at Eastview Campus.... Continue reading
ACC students push for change at Community College Day
Posted on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 4:57pmAustin Community College (ACC) students joined hundreds of their peers for Community College Day at the State Capitol Wednesday, January 30, to push for change this legislative session. Students participated in a rally on the South Steps with... Continue reading
ACC commemorates National Day of Racial Healing
Posted on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 4:28pmAustin Community College (ACC) commemorated National Day of Racial Healing Tuesday, January 22, with a series of events encouraging the community to explore culture and equity through the arts. "It's important to recognize what we share and what... Continue reading
Vote Now! ACC student nominated for two Austin Music Awards
Posted on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 3:01pmIt’s not unusual to grow up with dreams of becoming an astronaut, actor, or even president. For one dual-credit Austin Community College student, those childhood dreams are her reality. Madi Meeks is nominated for two Austin Music Awards from the... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Congratulations December Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:58pmACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for December 2018. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress... Continue reading
ACC Highland redevelopment update
Posted on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:51pm1-10-2019 large opening HLC2.jpg Renovation work continues on ACC Highland Phase 2. Demolition of the southeast portion of the building is complete, and construction on the college’s drama and dance departments and... Continue reading
ACC course is nationally certified
Posted on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:37pmAustin Community College (ACC) received its first nationally certified Quality Matters (QM) course, demonstrating the college’s ongoing commitment to quality online and hybrid learning. The Philosophy 1301 course, taught by Associate Professor of... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
ACC’s 2019 Legislative Priorities
Posted on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:28amTexas Community College Day 2017_house.jpg Austin Community College's (ACC) Board of Trustees approved its initial state and federal legislative priorities for 2019 during the regular board meeting January 14. These... Continue reading
ACC approves degrees in fashion design and technical theater
Posted on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:10amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved two new associate degrees to prepare students for jobs in Austin's growing creative industry. The Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design equips students with the skills... Continue reading
From Bars to Barbells: ACC Grad Wins Austin Chronicle Best Personal Trainer Award
Posted on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 8:55amIn neon from head to toe and dance moves to boot, Austin Community College alumna Erica Nix tied for the Austin Chronicle’s 2018 Best in Austin Personal Trainer. “It feels great to be appreciated and seen for the work I do in my LGBTQIA community... Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees welcome newly elected trustee
Posted on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 3:16pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees welcomed its newly elected trustee and recognized its outgoing board member during the January 14 regular session. The Honorable Gregorio Casar swore in recently elected trustee... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
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... Continue reading
Passes now available to ride Cap Metro free this spring
Posted on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 3:04pmGreen Passes for the spring 2019 semester are now available. The Green Pass offers eligible Austin Community College students, faculty, and staff unlimited rides on the Capital Metro transit system for one semester. Passes may be requested at the... Continue reading
ACC officers get shaved for pediatric cancer research fundraiser
Posted on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 10:50amAustin Community College District (ACC) police officers participating in a fundraiser benefiting pediatric cancer research said goodbye to their beards in a public shaving event. The event took place at Highland Campus Friday, January 4, to... Continue reading
Submit your design for the 2019 Student Art Eco Bag Contest
Posted on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 2:41pmIt’s time to submit designs for the 7th annual Student Art Eco Bag Contest held each year in association with Earth Week, April 22 through 26. Students are invited to submit original artwork with an Earth and/or sustainability theme through Sunday,... Continue reading
ACC expands online programs as enrollment climbs
Posted on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 9:00amAustin Community College (ACC) expands the number of online course and degree programs to increase flexible educational opportunities as enrollment climbs. “This is the fastest growing student population at ACC. Students need more flexible options... Continue reading
ACC voters elect new trustee to Place 8 in run-off
Posted on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 2:46pmStephanie Gharakhanian won the December 11 run-off election for Place 8 on the Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees. "I am excited and ready to get to work,” says Gharakhanian. “I decided to run for this position because I... Continue reading
2018 Year In Review
Posted on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 4:06pm2018 has been an eventful year for Austin Community College. The college opened one new campus and three new buildings, launched its first bachelor degree program, established exciting new partnerships, completed its website redesign, and hosted its... Continue reading
ACC Honors Associate Degree Nursing Program Students
Posted on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 3:41pmUntitled design.png Austin Community College (ACC) celebrated fall graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program with a pinning ceremony Thursday, December 13, at Eastview Campus. Approximately 140 students... Continue reading
New Skills to Share: Jewelry Professor Returns from Toolbox Initiative
Posted on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 3:56pmWith a drum, jewelry, and a new outlook in hand, Jewelry Department chair and professor James Lynn returns from West Africa with knowledge to share with his students. Lynn spent more than a week in Dakar, Senegal, as part of the Toolbox Initiative,... Continue reading
Tuition payment deadline postponed due to technical issues
Posted on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 6:37pmAustin Community College has extended its December 12 spring 2019 tuition deadline to 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, due to reports of payment system technical issues. No students will be dropped from classes for non-payment during this time. The... Continue reading
ACC hosts Establishing Shots fall showcase, 12/12
Posted on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 1:00pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites students, faculty, and the community to ‘Establishing Shots’ Wednesday, December 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Northridge Campus (11928 Stonehollow Dr.) for a special screening of student video projects. Radio-... Continue reading
New zero-cost textbook program saves ACC students more than $2.1 million
Posted on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 12:04pmAustin Community College students are saving millions of dollars in textbooks costs through new course and degree options known as Z-degrees and zero textbook cost (ZTC) classes. The courses use zero-cost learning materials called open educational... Continue reading
Expanded student support services during finals and winter break
Posted on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 4:42pmBetween final exams, registration, and the holidays, the end of the year can be challenging for some students and the Student Services team is doing what it can to help students succeed. expanded accelerator hours_600x306.png... Continue reading
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Blackboard down Dec. 20-21
Posted on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 8:50amAustin Community College’s Blackboard environment will be unavailable from 8 a.m. Thursday, December 20, until 5 p.m. Friday, December 21. During this time, users will not be able to access the system. The downtime is necessary to install major... Continue reading
ACC delivers more than 4,300 books to Brown Santa Program
Posted on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 3:33pmAustin Community College (ACC) delivered more than 4,300 books, puzzles, and games to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Brown Santa Program Wednesday, December 5. Sponsored by the ACC Student Government Association, the book drive benefits children... Continue reading
ACC celebrates more than 3,100 students at fall commencement
Posted on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 9:27amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will celebrate its summer and fall graduates during commencement 6 p.m. Friday, December 14, at Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). When: Friday, December 14Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River... Continue reading
Visual Communication Department hosts Fall 2018 Student Portfolio Show
Posted on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 10:58amAustin Community College invites students, employees, and the community to the Visual Communication Department’s Fall 2018 Student Portfolio Showcase 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, at ACC Highland, Building 4000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.).... Continue reading
ACC hosts Juried Student Art Exhibition
Posted on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 11:46amAustin Community College (ACC) invites the community to the 2018/2019 Juried Art Exhibition featuring more than 50 works of art from ACC students including sculpture, photography, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, and painting. A reception will be... Continue reading
Celebrate the Holidays: ACC celebrates different cultures with La Chorale De Noël
Posted on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 1:23pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites students, their families, and the community to The Foreign Language Department’s annual French holiday celebration La Chorale De Noël, Sunday December 2 at 4 p.m. at the Northridge Campus Auditorium building... Continue reading