News

September 2022

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ACC Chancellor selected to serve on ACT Board

Posted on 09/29/2022 - 10:56am

Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Richard Rhodes was selected to serve on the American College Testing (ACT) board. Dr. Rhodes is one of three new members appointed to the board and is the only community college chancellor named... Continue Reading


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ACC Trustees approve tax rate for 2022-23

Posted on 09/26/2022 - 11:48am

*Note: A clarification has been added regarding exemption opportunities and freeze.   The tax rate remains among the lowest of community colleges statewide The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved a new tax rate for... Continue Reading


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ACC Highland Campus awarded Stars of Distinction for Excellence

Posted on 09/23/2022 - 10:06am

Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus is being awarded Stars of Distinction for Excellence by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for the 2022-23 Exhibit of... Continue Reading


Amado Pena Mural Unveiling at ACC Highland Campus

THANK YOU! New Amado Peña mural at ACC Highland Campus unveiled

Posted on 09/22/2022 - 11:39am

A big THANK YOU to the more than 250 people that came out to see the official unveiling of the new Amado Peña mural at Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus on Tuesday, September 20. ‘Bridges to Success’ features artistic... Continue Reading


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ACC’s new Toyota training program receives certification; Helps address growing need for auto technicians

Posted on 09/15/2022 - 6:05pm

Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) program received official certification Thursday, September 15. T-TEN provides a pipeline for students to train and apply for careers with Toyota and Lexus... Continue Reading


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Campus Conversations Happening This Fall at ACC

Posted on 09/14/2022 - 3:19pm

ACC Campus Conversations are back! This fall, the college hosts a series of conversations throughout the district and virtually to discuss what is happening at the college. Join us at one of the upcoming Campus Conversations to hear from ACC... Continue Reading


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Make Your Mark: ACC provides support for November election

Posted on 09/09/2022 - 1:37pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) provides support for Central Texans to make their mark in the upcoming November election.  Important Dates: Continue Reading


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ACC participates in Healthcare Simulation Week from September 12 through 16

Posted on 09/08/2022 - 1:05pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) honors the changing landscape for healthcare professionals to learn and improve patient care through Healthcare Simulation Week. The fifth annual global event, sponsored by the Society for Simulation in... Continue Reading


Reducing the cost of college: ACC’s Transfer Week helps students navigate the process

Posted on 09/07/2022 - 1:07pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of workshops for Transfer Week Monday, September 12, through Friday, September 16. The virtual, in-person, and hybrid events allow students to connect with universities and ACC's transfer team... Continue Reading


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Unveiling of New Amado Peña Mural at ACC Highland Campus

Posted on 09/07/2022 - 8:01am

Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts an art exhibition honoring the works of Texas native and internationally acclaimed Southwest artist Amado Peña at ACC Highland Campus. Peña’s high-anticipated mural at ACC Highland — ‘Bridges to Success... Continue Reading


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Central Texas Names ACC Best College/University

Posted on 09/02/2022 - 1:18pm

Austin Community College District (ACC) is the top college/university in the region, according to a new community-wide vote.  The annual Austin American-Statesman's 2022 Best of the Best Awards results are out, and ACC was awarded the distinction of... Continue Reading


Get connected & practice steps you can take to stay safe

Posted on 09/02/2022 - 9:43am

Planning for the unexpected and staying safe while on campus, Austin Community College District (ACC) practices emergency response procedures and tests its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week from Tuesday, September... Continue Reading


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Enroll now in ACC’s evening child care program

Posted on 09/01/2022 - 4:40pm

Attending school and raising children can be challenging. Austin Community College District (ACC) offers child care support to help parents stay on track. Current ACC students may now enroll their kids, ages 2 to 10, in the college’s Evening Care... Continue Reading