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ACC Dedicates Rio Grande Lounge in Honor of Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow

ACC Dedicates Rio Grande Lounge in Honor of Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow
Posted by ACC Staff on Feb 10th, 2012
The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees is dedicating the student lounge of Rio Grande Campus in honor of Dr. Stephen B. Kinslow, retired president/CEO. Dr. Kinslow began his ACC career as an assistant dean at Rio Grande in 1977. “For more than three decades, Dr. Kinslow worked to open the door of opportunity to students across Central Texas,” says Dr. Barbara Mink, chair of the ACC Board of Trustees. “This is a wonderful way to pay tribute to...Read More

Arts & Humanities Spring 2012 Schedule Showcases Carnival ah!

Arts & Humanities Spring 2012 Schedule Showcases Carnival ah!
Posted by bsmith on Feb 8th, 2012
Springtime in Austin is filled with entertaining, educational events and activities sponsored by the Austin Community College’s Arts and Humanities Division. The spring schedule includes stage performances, lectures, art exhibitions, and more. The division’s annual spring highlight is Carnival ah!, an outdoor festival celebrating arts and humanities at Rio Grande Campus in downtown Austin. This year’s theme asks the question, “How did you get here?”...Read More

Meningitis Vaccination Availability Extended at County Health Departments

Meningitis Vaccination Availability Extended at County Health Departments
Posted by bsmith on Feb 8th, 2012
The Texas Department of State Health Services alerts all students that meningitis vaccination coverage under the Adult Safety Net is extended until Feb. 15. This means that regardless of insurance coverage status, you may still receive the meningitis shot at county health departments for a lower cost through Feb. 15, while supplies last. The Texas Department of Health Services is shipping additional vaccine doses across the entire state hoping to bring more...Read More

ACC Selects Architect for First Highland Mall Renovation

ACC Selects Architect for First Highland Mall Renovation
Posted by ACC Staff on Feb 7th, 2012
The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees has selected Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects (BGKA) as the architect/engineering team for the renovation of the former J.C. Penney property at Highland Mall. The J.C. Penney building will be used for instruction, with space dedicated to innovative math learning and accommodating renovations of existing campuses. It is expected to open for the fall 2014 semester. BGKA and the other finalists made...Read More
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ACC In the News ACC Training Central Texans for High-Demand Careers
ACC Training Central Texans for High-Demand Careers

The Austin Community College District is the primary trainer and re-trainer of the region’s workers, offering more than 235 degrees and certificates. The Austin American-Statesman reports on the in-demand training offered at ACC – and the Central Texans taking advantage of it. Read more at statesman.com.


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Elgin Campus Updates January 2012: Elgin Campus Update
January 2012: Elgin Campus Update Erosion controls are installed as well as the construction entrance and job trailer. Many truckloads of dirt have made their way to the site, and now Skanska is grading the site (including the building pad) and working on underground utilities. They expect to start...Read More

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Hays Campus Updates Texas Supreme Court Clears Path for Construction of Hays Campus
Texas Supreme Court Clears Path for Construction of Hays Campus The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the path for the Austin Community College District to move forward with construction of the new Hays Campus. On January 13, the court ended a resident’s legal challenge to the college’s Hays CISD annexation election by declining...Read More

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