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ACC Board of Trustees seeks applicants to fill Place 5 vacancy
Posted on 02/23/2022 - 3:38pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees (BOT) is now accepting applications for its Place 5 seat. The board adopted a process to select the new Trustee during a special meeting Monday, February 21.
ACC Experts: Investing in Real Estate
Posted on 02/23/2022 - 11:25amInvesting in real estate can yield a positive return on investment when managed properly. ACC Experts share what you need to know when it comes to investing. Written by: Job Hammond, Real Estate & Finance adjunct professor
First ACC IMPACT Lab company develops sensing drone for severe weather
Posted on 02/21/2022 - 5:49pmAustin Community College District (ACC) welcomes the first company to its manufacturing incubator, the ACC IMPACT Lab. Zpryme LLC is a research, media, and events agency focused on energy. Date: Tuesday, February 22 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where...
ACC Experts: What to know about filing your taxes
Posted on 02/18/2022 - 2:20pmThe coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) continues to impact day-to-day life. With new tax laws and stimulus checks, ACC Experts share what you need to know when it comes to preparing your taxes this year. How has the pandemic affected your 2021 tax...
Happening Now: ACC student competing at New York Fashion Week
Posted on 02/10/2022 - 3:06pmLocal fashion designer and ACC student Lisa Husberg is in New York competing against six other designers at the inaugural SohoMuse & Runway 7 Runway Muse show. Husberg is a member of the ACC Fashion Incubator’s designer-in-residence program...
ACC offers two new scholarships for Certified Information System Security Professional
Posted on 02/10/2022 - 1:24pmApplications are now open for two new scholarships for students who want to start a career in cybersecurity. The new Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) scholarship, offered in partnership with (ISC)² Chapters, will help...
ACC offers free COVID-19 testing for everyone
Posted on 02/08/2022 - 1:25pmAustin Community College District (ACC) offers FREE COVID-19 testing at select campuses districtwide for students, employees, and the community. No appointment is required, and walk-ins are welcome. Testing schedule: Tues. Feb. 8, 9 am - 4 pm
Vote Now for the 10th Annual Eco Bag Contest
Posted on 02/08/2022 - 12:31pmIt is time to cast your vote for your favorite design on the 10th annual Eco Bag Contest. Austin Community College District (ACC) students submitted more than 30 designs, and 16 have moved forward to the final round. You have until Friday, February...
Getting the best value for a college degree: Transfer Tips from ACC to a University
Posted on 02/07/2022 - 9:12amAustin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of workshops for Transfer Week Monday, February 7, to Friday, February 11. The events offer students an opportunity to connect with universities and ACC's transfer team to learn more about what...
ACC closed Thursday & Friday, Feb. 3-4, due to winter weather conditions
Posted on 02/02/2022 - 12:59pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is monitoring winter weather conditions. Regional forecasts predict freezing temperatures and precipitation beginning 2/2 and continuing through 2/4.
ACC Student Government Association meets with U.S. Representative Doggett and Mayor Adler
Posted on 02/02/2022 - 9:45amAustin Community College District (ACC) students hosted U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett and Austin Mayor Steve Adler in a special Zoom discussion, Monday, January 31. The event, hosted by ACC’s Student Government Association (SGA) provided an...
ACC’s first student elected to the Board of Trustees resigns for full-time position
Posted on 02/01/2022 - 5:11pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is preparing for a transition in its board leadership with the departure of Trustee Nicole Eversmann.
ACC kicks off a series of events to honor Black History Month
Posted on 01/31/2022 - 11:39amFebruary is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to culture, society, and community. Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes students, employees, and the community to...
For second straight year, ACC named Best Place for Working Parents
Posted on 01/26/2022 - 12:58pmFor the second straight year, Austin Community College District (ACC) is designated the Best Place for Working Parents. Based on a series of questions, the college was recognized for its family-friendly policies, employee resources, and programs...
ACC Experts: Staying financially strong during inflation
Posted on 01/26/2022 - 10:07amInflation is rising above its highest rate since 1982, according to the Consumer Price Index. ACC experts share what’s happening and steps you can take to stay financially stable. Written by: Karen Serna, Student Money Management Office Director No...
ACC and Austin PBS host Ready, Set, Learn!
Posted on 01/24/2022 - 3:50pmFinding the balance between work, school, and kids can be overwhelming. Austin Community College District (ACC) partners with Austin PBS to help students with young children at home find the right balance and have fun while they’re at it. Join us...
Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Week 2022: It Takes Everyone!
Posted on 01/14/2022 - 3:14pmAustin Community College District (ACC) invites students, faculty, staff, and community partners for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) Week 2022, Monday, January 17 through Friday, January 21. The events include workshops, film...
ACC closes in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Posted on 01/14/2022 - 8:41amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) is closed Monday, January 17, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The college’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (THRT) Campus Center will host a virtual remembrance event in honor of...
ACC Expanding Career Scholars: Get up to $5,000 for tuition & fees
Posted on 01/12/2022 - 4:34pmApplications for fall 2022 open January 15 — Selected students get money to pay for college plus personalized support services The push to make college free for everyone continues to grow, and Austin Community College District (ACC) is doing more...
ACC Board of Trustees January 10 Recap
Posted on 01/12/2022 - 12:04pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, January 10, to hear college updates, discuss legislative priorities, appoint members to the college’s Regional Advisory Committees (RAC), and...
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