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ACC named finalist for national Seal of Excelencia
Posted on 06/07/2019 - 4:31pmCollege recognized for its efforts to better serve Latino students, the fastest growing student demographic Austin Community College (ACC) is a national finalist for the inaugural Seal of Excelencia. The award, presented by Excelencia in Education,...
Students get 1-on-1 help paying for college at Financial Aid Day
Posted on 06/07/2019 - 4:06pmAustin Community College (ACC) awards more than $70 million annually to help students pay for classes, books, and life expenses. Current and future students are invited to learn how to access these funds at Financial Aid Day from noon to 4 p.m.,...
ACC hosts information session for Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy
Posted on 06/07/2019 - 9:09amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts a final information session for the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy 10 a.m to noon, Saturday, June 15, at Highland Campus, Building 1000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The unique partnership allows...
ACC hosts Emergency Preparedness Week June 10-14
Posted on 06/06/2019 - 7:03pmAustin Community College (ACC) is preparing students, faculty, and staff by practicing emergency response procedures and testing its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week June 10-14.
ACC and WGU Texas launch new partnership
Posted on 06/03/2019 - 10:58amAustin Community College (ACC) and Western Governors University (WGU) Texas launched a new partnership Monday, June 3, to create seamless transfer pathways for ACC students, employees, and graduates seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WGU...
ACC San Gabriel Campus wins state and national awards
Posted on 05/29/2019 - 2:18pmAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has awarded Austin Community College San Gabriel Campus in Leander its 2018 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award. The project is one of 92 nationwide selected for a prestigious EIC. The award honors all...
Apply now for ACC’s RN-to-BSN Program
Posted on 05/23/2019 - 4:54pmRegistered nurses (RNs) looking to advance their careers may apply now for Austin Community College’s (ACC) RN-to-BSN Program. Applications for fall 2019 are accepted until Saturday, June 1. “Nursing is one of the most in-demand, fastest growing...
Never settle: ACC student finds a second chance in IT
Posted on 05/22/2019 - 10:35am“When I think of Austin Community College, I see a big arena with different opportunities. You can do anything here, anything that is on your mind, you can tap into and go.” - Shermay Uwalogho
ACC closed in observance of Memorial Day
Posted on 05/21/2019 - 10:36amAustin Community College (ACC) will close in observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 27. All offices will reopen 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. Registration for summer courses remains open through the weekend. Eleven-week, 9-week, and 5.5-week session...
Hundreds of foster youth benefit from 2019 ACC Luggage Drive
Posted on 05/20/2019 - 12:01pmHundreds of students transitioning from foster care will benefit from donations received during this year's Austin Community College (ACC) Luggage Drive.
ACC hosts statewide conference for Student Affairs professionals
Posted on 05/20/2019 - 11:39amAustin Community College (ACC) hosts the statewide Texas Student Conduct Conference for higher education student affairs professionals 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 7, at ACC Highland Campus (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). The conference provides an...
ACC celebrates record high graduation numbers at Spring Commencement
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 1:58pmAustin Community College (ACC) will celebrate record high graduation numbers at spring commencement 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). More than 2,100 students are invited to participate.
President’s Podcast: Celebrating Student Success — ACC honors record number of graduates
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 1:22pmACC celebrated record high graduation numbers at spring commencement Friday, May 17, 2019. More than 2,100 students are invited to participate. ACC President/CEO Dr. Richard M. Rhodes discusses the college's evolving work toward student success and...
Celebrate ACC graduates at Spring Commencement, 5/17
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 12:55pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will celebrate record high graduation numbers at its spring commencement 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). More than 2,100 students are invited to participate. When: Friday...
ACC Fashion Incubator opens to grow local fashion industry
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 12:37pmAustin Community College (ACC) unveiled the state-of-the-art Fashion Incubator with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, April 30. More than 200 people attended the celebration including Austin Mayor Steve Adler, ACC President/CEO Dr...
May 2019 Bond Projects Update
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 12:10pmConstruction crews focus on exterior framing of new ACC Highland paseo and a new floor level takes shape in the future Student Commons at Rio Grande Campus.
Congratulations April 2019 Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 11:58amACC congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for April 2019. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress Creek...
Earning As: May 2019
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 11:44amThis regular feature recognizes achievements, activities, and accolades of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. Dr. Melissa Curtis, Enrollment Management associate vice president, was accepted to...
Month-in-Review: April 2019
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 11:12amTuesday, April 2 | Clothing DriveNearly 100 students benefited from the joint Adjunct Faculty Association/Student Life Clothing Drive at Round Rock Campus. The college collected more than 500 articles of professional, interview-appropriate clothing...
The Provost's Corner: Guided Pathways at ACC - An ongoing journey
Posted on 05/14/2019 - 10:39amDespite significant efforts by talented and dedicated faculty, staff and administrators across our college for the past three years, we recognize that many still have questions about what Guided Pathways is and what it means for how we all think...
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