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ACC Police collecting donations during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on 10/10/2019 - 9:34amAustin Community College (ACC) District Police are sporting pink badge bands and collecting donations for the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Central Texas as part of their month-long, districtwide Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.
Class Act: Pathways to Technology
Posted on 10/10/2019 - 8:03amFox 7 Austin: Class Act: Pathways to Technology By Rebecca Thomas
Preparing for flu season, ACC experts weigh-in
Posted on 10/09/2019 - 2:11pmBy: Keri Brophy-Martinez, ACC Medical Lab Technology Department Chair It is that time of year again…flu season. Flu season officially begins October 1 and can potentially run until late April or early May. Flu incidence spikes during these months as...
Explore 100+ programs, view live demos, and find a career path at ACC's annual showcase
Posted on 10/07/2019 - 11:42am
Discover why ACC's Honors Program is right for you. Free activities October 21-25.
Posted on 10/07/2019 - 11:26am
The new FAFSA is here. Get 1-on-1 help to file for financial aid early or renew your application
Posted on 10/04/2019 - 12:28pm
Finding ways to keep working students in college
Posted on 10/02/2019 - 3:28pmCommunity College Daily: Finding ways to keep working students in college BY DAILY STAFF
ACC awarded $7.5 million NSF grant to build national biotechnology network
Posted on 10/02/2019 - 12:03pmNew center will expand biotechnology education and encourage research opportunities at 2-year colleges nationwide The Austin Community College District (ACC) was awarded a $7.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a...
Meet the 2019-2020 Association of Professional-Technical Employees President
Posted on 10/02/2019 - 9:04amFor four weeks, Austin Community College will talk to the incoming 2019-2020 employee association presidents. We will ask each of them 10 questions to get to know them better.
Employees to be honored at 2019 service awards luncheons
Posted on 10/01/2019 - 9:10amACC congratulates employees who recently marked service anniversaries with the college. Those who reached the milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service will be recognized at special luncheons with Dr. Richard Rhodes, ACC...
Meet the 2019-2020 Adjunct Faculty Association President
Posted on 09/26/2019 - 11:42amFor four weeks, Austin Community College will talk to the incoming 2019-2020 employee association presidents. We will ask each of them 10 questions to get to know them better.
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ACC developing new incubator to fuel job growth and talent pipeline in Austin’s growing manufacturing industry
Posted on 09/25/2019 - 2:41pmAustin Community College (ACC) is developing the college’s third incubator at ACC Highland to nurture businesses and grow a talent pipeline in Austin’s $12.3 billion manufacturing industry. A third of major employers in Central Texas are...
Here's what it takes to be ACC’s mascot
Posted on 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.
Apple’s new Mac Pro will be made in Austin, not China
Posted on 09/24/2019 - 1:18pmKXAN News: Apple’s new Mac Pro will be made in Austin, not China by: Kate Winkle, Yoojin Cho
Panel discusses cultural appropriation vs appreciation
Posted on 09/23/2019 - 9:37amSpectrum News: Panel discusses cultural appropriation vs appreciation BY CHELSEY TRAHAN AUSTIN, Texas -- Austin Community College hosted a panel discussion on cultural appropriation versus appreciation Thursday.
ACC awarded $250,000 to build apprenticeships in high-demand programs
Posted on 09/21/2019 - 4:26pmACC partners with more than a half-dozen employers to expand IT, healthcare & manufacturing tracks The Austin Community College District (ACC) will expand apprenticeship and other earn-and-learn positions for students through a $250,000 grant...
ACC and IBM partner to launch new apprenticeship program in Central Texas
Posted on 09/20/2019 - 4:43pmAustin Community College (ACC) and longtime IT partner, IBM, announce a new apprenticeship program in Central Texas for students seeking careers in IT. The program, funded by a $1.5 million U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) grant, aims to train 350...
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