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The Associate Degree Nursing Student Association will host a job recruitment fair Tuesday, February 14, at the Austin Community College District’s Eastview Campus (3401 Webberville Rd.).  The event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Multipurpose Hall (Room 8500). “This is a great opportunity for students to...

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...

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...

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...

The Austin Community College District has enhanced the Spanish-language version of its website to provide essential information about the college to prospective students and their families. The site, located at austincc.edu/espanol, includes news and information about admissions, financial aid, registration,...

The Austin Community College District is bringing the wonders of the sky to Round Rock Campus (4400 College Park Dr.). The college will host a Star Party Friday, February 10, giving the community an opportunity to enjoy planetarium shows and the observation deck’s telescopes. “The Star Parties are really...

CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System) is now offering direct transit service from Bastrop County to ACC’s Riverside Campus. There also are two additional stops on the route. Riders can access the service at the Bastrop Bus Station, Cedar Creek, and Garfield Library. Connections to Capital Metro...

The Austin Community College District is serving up a fresh approach to culinary arts, as students preparing for careers in the culinary industry take part in eco-friendly initiatives. Grant Calvert disposes of food scraps for composting. “This isn’t just an industry trend – it’s about doing our...

TEST: This is a test of the ACC Emergency Alert System. In an actual emergency, you would be instructed on what actions to take. Thank...

The tests, drills, and surveys completed during ACC’s fall 2011 Emergency Preparedness Week showed us where we remain ready for the unexpected, but also where improvements are needed. Here are some of the things you can do to improve the overall emergency response on your campus: Campus safety plans...