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ACC Civics Lab aims to promote civic literacy and experience

Posted on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:01pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) aims to promote civic literacy and experience among the ACC student body through its new Civics Lab, which launched this fall. The ultimate goal of the Civics Lab is to introduce ACC students to a variety of...

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ACC Fest 2019 showcases the college to the community

Posted on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 9:48am

Many of Austin Community College's programs and services will be on display for prospective and current students during ACC Fest 2019 happening 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, November 9, at ACC Highland, Building 4000. What started five years ago as...

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Mariano Diaz-Miranda, El Centro founder, retires

Posted on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 10:21am

As a child, Dr. Mariano Diaz-Miranda couldn't envision a future in higher education because he didn't see people like himself going to college. Born in Havana, Cuba, Diaz-Miranda moved with his family to a Jewish neighborhood in New York City to...

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ACC hosts 8th Annual Peace and Conflict Studies Spring Symposium

Posted on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 11:47am

Austin Community College (ACC) hosts a day of art, music, and discussion focused on peace and conflict transformation at its 8th Annual Peace and Conflict Studies Spring Symposium 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Eastview Campus, Building...

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ACC commemorates National Day of Racial Healing

Posted on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 4:28pm

Austin 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...

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ACC officers get shaved for pediatric cancer research fundraiser

Posted on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 10:50am

Austin 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...

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