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February 2021

Yvette Crawford-Lee

ACC talks Black History Month: Yvette Crawford-Lee

Posted on 02/26/2021 - 11:26am

Meet Phillicia (Yvette) Crawford-Lee, an administrative assistant at ACC's Bioscience Incubator. Continue Reading


Chef Bryant Currie

ACC talks Black History Month: Chef Bryant Currie

Posted on 02/26/2021 - 11:12am

Meet Chef Bryant Currie, an associate professor in ACC's Culinary Arts program. Continue Reading


Michelle Washington

ACC talks Black History Month: Michelle Washington

Posted on 02/25/2021 - 2:13pm

Meet Michelle Washington, instructional coordinator at the ACC Fashion Incubator. Continue Reading


Dr. Shasta Buchanan

ACC talks Black History Month: Dr. Shasta Buchanan

Posted on 02/24/2021 - 5:12pm

Meet Dr. Shasta Buchanan, the college's vice president of Student Affairs. Continue Reading


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Parking changes at ACC Highland begin February 15

Posted on 02/11/2021 - 4:54pm

Parking at Austin Community College District’s Highland Campus will change beginning Monday, February 15, due to ongoing construction and development. Parking Updates Continue Reading


ACC Board of Trustees February 1 Recap

Posted on 02/11/2021 - 1:17pm

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its regular February meeting on Monday, February 1, in a virtual format due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Below are highlights from the meeting. Continue Reading


ACC Spring 2021 Retirees

Posted on 02/11/2021 - 1:13pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) would like to recognize the following employees who retired this semester and thank them for their service to the college. ACC faculty and staff are encouraged to share their memories in the message wall below... Continue Reading


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Construction updates at Highland and Rio Grande: January/February 2021

Posted on 02/11/2021 - 12:54pm

Rio Grande Campus RenovationsBy Paul Mason, Rio Grande Renovations Project Manager Continue Reading


ACC Fast Track program starts on the right track

Posted on 02/11/2021 - 12:42pm

Austin Community College District's (ACC) Fast Track Career Program, aimed at getting Central Texans back to work, continues to grow. More and more students are seeing the need to earn a short-term credential that leads to an in-demand career in one... Continue Reading


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ACC Civics Lab aims to promote civic literacy and experience

Posted on 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. Continue Reading


ACC talks Black History Month: Jason Brown

Posted on 02/10/2021 - 2:38pm

Meet Jason Brown, the inaugural manager of the college's BRASS program. Continue Reading


Student Image for Equity Transfer Initiative

ACC joins new, national campaign to increase transfer rates for underserved populations

Posted on 02/08/2021 - 11:51am

Austin Community College District (ACC) joins the Equity Transfer Initiative (ETI) to help develop programs and pathways to increase transfer rates for African-American, Hispanic, adult, and first-generation learners.  National data show 80 percent... Continue Reading


ACC talks Black History Month: Larry Davis

Posted on 02/04/2021 - 2:31pm

Meet Larry Davis, ACC's Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. Continue Reading


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ACC selected for prestigious Racial Equity Leadership Academy

Posted on 02/03/2021 - 4:08pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) was selected to participate in a new, innovative academy designed to tackle racial equity issues in higher education.  Continue Reading


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Enrollment now open for new Travis ECHS Hospitality Management Program

Posted on 02/03/2021 - 1:42pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) partners with Austin Independent School District (AISD), Austin Hotel Lodging Association, and Visit Austin for a new innovative program at Travis Early College High School (ECHS). Enrollment is now open for... Continue Reading


ACC’s Adult Education division recognized with several state awards

Posted on 02/03/2021 - 1:23pm

Austin Community College District's (ACC) Adult Education (AE) division received several statewide awards that recognize the division's performance, executive director, and students. Texas Workforce Commission Best in Class AwardThe Texas Workforce... Continue Reading


ACC Board of Trustees approves 2021 federal legislative priorities

Posted on 02/03/2021 - 8:52am

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved the 2021 federal legislative priorities during its regular board meeting Monday, February 1. All policy initiatives are in line with ACC's mission to promote student success and... Continue Reading


Black History Month 2021: The Future of Black America

ACC celebrates Black History Month 2021 with series of events

Posted on 02/02/2021 - 2:50pm

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to culture and society. Austin Community College District (ACC) commemorates the month with a series of virtual events and profiles.... Continue Reading