News
December 2018
ACC Teaches Without Textbooks
Posted on 12/21/2018 - 10:00amAustin Chronicle: ACC Teaches Without Textbooks BY AUSTIN SANDERS, FRI., DEC. 21, 2018 Continue Reading
Submit your design for the 2019 Student Art Eco Bag Contest
Posted on 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. Continue Reading
ACC expands online programs as enrollment climbs
Posted on 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 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
Bond project construction updates: Highland and Rio Grande
Posted on 12/19/2018 - 2:30pmACC 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
Congratulations November Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 12/19/2018 - 11:17amAustin 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 - 10:38amThis 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 - 4:06pm2018 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
In Memoriam: Gus Garcia — Founding ACC Trustee
Posted on 12/18/2018 - 9:27amThe 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
ACC Honors Associate Degree Nursing Program Students
Posted on 12/17/2018 - 3:41pm
New Skills to Share: Jewelry Professor Returns from Toolbox Initiative
Posted on 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
ACC could add to its partnership with Apple after announcement of new campus
Posted on 12/14/2018 - 12:31pmCBS 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 - 6:37pmAustin 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's Public Safety Training Center to offer drone training
Posted on 12/11/2018 - 12:18pmKXAN 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 - 1:00pmAustin 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 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
Paving her own future: Ronika Allen is giving back
Posted on 12/10/2018 - 9:31amFor 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 - 4:42pmBetween 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. Continue Reading
Here to help you stay on track. Explore ACC programs.
Posted on 12/06/2018 - 1:42pmKeep 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 - 12:00pmKXAN 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