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2018

ACC Teaches Without Textbooks

Posted on 12/21/2018 - 10:00am

Austin Chronicle: ACC Teaches Without Textbooks BY AUSTIN SANDERS, FRI., DEC. 21, 2018 Continue Reading


2019 ACC Eco Bag Art Contest

Submit your design for the 2019 Student Art Eco Bag Contest

Posted on 12/20/2018 - 2:41pm

It’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. Continue Reading


ACC expands online programs as enrollment climbs

Posted on 12/20/2018 - 9:00am

Austin 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


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ACC voters elect new trustee to Place 8 in run-off

Posted on 12/19/2018 - 2:46pm

Stephanie 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


Bond project construction updates: Highland and Rio Grande

Posted on 12/19/2018 - 2:30pm

ACC continues to make progress on $386 million in capital improvement projects approved by ACC District voters in the November 2014 bond election. In 2018, the college celebrated expanding to Leander with the opening of San Gabriel Campus and held... Continue Reading


Riverbats Bravo Award

Congratulations November Bravo Award Recipients

Posted on 12/19/2018 - 11:17am

Austin Community College congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for November 2018. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant... Continue Reading


Earning A's: Faculty and Staff achievements, activities, and accolades

Posted on 12/19/2018 - 10:38am

This regular feature recognizes activities and honors of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. The Human Resources Department donated 728 cans of food for the Food Pantry for Austin Community... Continue Reading


2018 Year In Review

Posted on 12/18/2018 - 4:06pm

2018 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


In Memoriam: Gus Garcia — Founding ACC Trustee

Posted on 12/18/2018 - 9:27am

The Austin Community College District honors the memory of Gustavo "Gus" Garcia, one of the seven founding members of the ACC Board of Trustees. “Mayor Garcia was a devoted friend to the college and a mentor to generations of students, alumni, and... Continue Reading


New Skills to Share: Jewelry Professor Returns from Toolbox Initiative

Posted on 12/14/2018 - 3:56pm

With 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


ACC could add to its partnership with Apple after announcement of new campus

Posted on 12/14/2018 - 12:31pm

CBS Austin News: ACC could add to its partnership with Apple after announcement of new campus by Adam Hammons Continue Reading


Tuition payment deadline postponed due to technical issues

Posted on 12/12/2018 - 6:37pm

Austin 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's Public Safety Training Center to offer drone training

Posted on 12/11/2018 - 12:18pm

KXAN 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... Continue Reading


ACC hosts Establishing Shots fall showcase, 12/12

Posted on 12/10/2018 - 1:00pm

Austin 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 12/10/2018 - 12:04pm

Austin 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


Paving her own future: Ronika Allen is giving back

Posted on 12/10/2018 - 9:31am

For Ronika Allen, college was always an expectation. One she set for herself. “You have to know what you want to do with your life. That’s important to remember,” she says. She didn’t exactly know what she wanted to study, but she knew she wanted to... Continue Reading


Expanded student support services during finals and winter break

Posted on 12/06/2018 - 4:42pm

Between 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. Continue Reading


Virginia College Student Information

Here to help you stay on track. Explore ACC programs.

Posted on 12/06/2018 - 1:42pm

Keep Your Future on Track With the closure of Virginia College, Austin Community College is ready to help you find ways to complete your college education. We offer degrees and certificates in 10 areas of study - many that align with your current... Continue Reading


ACC donates over 4,300 books, puzzles, and games to Brown Santa Program

Posted on 12/06/2018 - 12:00pm

KXAN 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 Continue Reading


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