Austin American-Statesman
Central Texas Names ACC Best College/University
Posted on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 1:18pmAustin 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...
EXCLUSIVE: Get a first look at Austin Community College's newly renovated Rio Grande campus
Posted on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 2:33pmAustin Community College District (ACC) hosted a tour of the Rio Grande Campus Building 1000 with Austin American-Statesman columnist Michael Barnes. EXCLUSIVE: Get a first look at Austin Community College's newly renovated Rio Grande campusBy:...
ACC Nursing named Best of the Best for 3rd straight year
Posted on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 11:20amFor a third straight year, community voters selected Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Nursing Program as the best program in Central Texas in the 2020 Best of the Best awards, hosted by the Austin American-Statesman. “We are so proud of...
As DACA decision looms, Texas college students worry about their future
Posted on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 3:12pmAustin American-Statesman: As DACA decision looms, Texas college students worry about their future By Lara Korte View story at statesman.com here Martha Paz left Mexico with her family when she was 3 months old. For most of her life, Paz lived in...
At Austin Community College, students and shelter pets grow together
Posted on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 8:03amAustin American-Statesman: At Austin Community College, students and shelter pets grow together By Lara Korte ELGIN — When Tootsie Pop came to Austin Community College a few weeks ago, she was a bit of a “hot mess.” “You couldn’t walk her on a...
Austin braces for 2020 Supreme Court DACA decision
Posted on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 4:28pmAustin American-Statesman: Austin braces for 2020 Supreme Court DACA decision By : Nancy Flores Armando Sánchez hopes his Plan B never happens. When the 20-year-old talks about it with his parents, he begins to tremble. Sánchez, who is among more...
ACC Nursing named Best of the Best for 2nd straight year
Posted on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:14pmAustin Community College’s (ACC) Nursing Program was selected 2019 Best of the Best among area nursing programs by community voters in an online poll through the Austin American-Statesman. “We take immense pride in the quality and value of our...
Here's what it takes to be ACC’s mascot
Posted on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 3:23pmAustin American-Statesman: Here's what it takes to be ACC’s mascot By Lara Korte It’s a Friday morning and Michael Tobias has chosen to spend his day off from classes in a furry, purple sweatsuit. Tobias, a criminal justice major at Austin Community...
Second chances: Lockhart inmates graduate from community college
Posted on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 4:03pmAustin American-Statesman: Second chances: Lockhart inmates graduate from community college By Lara Korte lkorte@statesman.com LOCKHART — Tears and cheers filled the gymnasium Saturday at the Lockhart Correctional Facility as more than 100 family...
ACC budget includes 3% raise for staff but keeps tuition steady
Posted on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 11:28amAustin American-Statesman: ACC budget includes 3% raise for staff but keeps tuition steady ACC budget includes 3% raise for staff but keeps tuition steady Austin Community College trustees this week approved a $406 million budget for the 2019-20...
Apple, ACC partner to bring coding to more students
Posted on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 6:08pmAustin American-Statesman: Apple, ACC partner to bring coding to more students Apple, ACC partner to bring coding to more students The Austin Community College District and Apple have partnered to create a new coding program that provides ongoing...