ACC Experts
ACC Experts: Saving your plants after Winter Storm Uri
Posted on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 2:42pmWinter Storm Uri did a number on outdoor plants. But all hope is not lost in saving them before spring. ACC’s Sustainable Agriculture Department shares expert tips to keep your garden growing. By: Savannah Rugg, Agriculture Department Chair...
Getting ahead: ACC experts explore four options to jumpstart college in high school
Posted on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 1:52pmAustin Community College District (ACC) provides all high school students in the service area an opportunity to earn college credit while still attending high school at little to no cost. Our experts explore several options for students to take...
ACC Experts: Giving During the Holiday Season – Or Any Time
Posted on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 10:30amBy Barry Silverberg, Director, Center for Nonprofit Studies at Austin Community College www.nonprofitaustin.org bsilverb@austincc.edu Giving is a very personal thing Whether intentionally or not, giving is based upon our values, what we believe, and...
ACC Experts: Five things to know about food safety
Posted on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 9:55amWritten by: Jessica Carrales, ACC Culinary Arts Assistant and Student December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month which puts a focus on keeping food safe. As you prepare any holiday feast or treat, here are the top five things to keep in mind...
ACC Experts weigh in on tips to prepare for a remote career
Posted on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 4:38pmThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic changed the way we learn and work. Now, Austin Community College District's (ACC) Career Services team is sharing ways to prepare students for the new job market. Written by: ACC Career Services team Impacts on...
Top 5 ways to help pay for college
Posted on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:11pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is here to help you reach your college and career goals. Paying for classes should never get in the way. We offer the best tuition rates around and can connect you with dozens of ways to save. We believe...
ACC Experts: Nine things to know about Breast Cancer
Posted on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:18amWritten by: Tama Barrows RT.R.M.CT and Pamela Ivey RT.R.M, ACC Radiology graduates October is breast cancer awareness month, and it’s when we like to remind everyone of the importance of women’s breast health. Here are the top nine things you...
New Year's resolution to lose weight? ACC experts help prevent common injuries
Posted on Fri, 01/10/2020 - 11:52amFor those looking to stay active over the holiday season, it’s important to protect yourself from acute and overuse injuries. ACC’s Exercise Science department chair Pamela Soto explains what to watch for and steps you can take to protect yourself...
As tensions rise in the Middle East it can be tough for veterans at home
Posted on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 8:48amCBS Austin: As tensions rise in the Middle East it can be tough for veterans at home by Brittany Ford U.S. troops remain on high alert after Iran's recent attack on U.S military bases in Iraq. "The iconic photos of men and women lined up getting...
Start Thinking About Filing Your 2019 Taxes: Tips from the ACC Experts
Posted on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 12:19pmFall is the perfect time to begin thinking about filing your 2019 taxes. Before the end of the year, take advantage of these tips to ensure that you’ll have hassle-free tax filing in April. 1. Check your federal income tax withholding. Take a moment...