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ACC & YMCA host open house for new Child Watch Drop-In Center
Posted on 01/16/2019 - 12:48pmAustin Community College and the YMCA of Austin will host an open house at the new Child Watch Drop-In Center at ACC Highland Friday, January 18, from noon to 2 p.m. for those interested in exploring childcare services at the college. Students can...
ACC approves degrees in fashion design and technical theater
Posted on 01/16/2019 - 9:10amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved two new associate degrees to prepare students for jobs in Austin's growing creative industry. The Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design equips students with the skills...
From Bars to Barbells: ACC Grad Wins Austin Chronicle Best Personal Trainer Award
Posted on 01/16/2019 - 8:55amIn neon from head to toe and dance moves to boot, Austin Community College alumna Erica Nix tied for the Austin Chronicle’s 2018 Best in Austin Personal Trainer. “It feels great to be appreciated and seen for the work I do in my LGBTQIA community...
Austin Community College board approves new programs in fashion design, technical theater
Posted on 01/15/2019 - 10:27amCommunity Impact: Austin Community College board approves new programs in fashion design, technical theater By Jack Flagler Students at Austin Community College will be able to pursue associate degrees in fashion design and technical theater after...
ACC students join hundreds of peers for Community College Day
Posted on 01/10/2019 - 12:22pmAustin Community College (ACC) students join hundreds of their peers from across the state for Community College Day, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, January 30, to raise awareness of issues critical to community college...
ACC offers extended deadline for FAFSA
Posted on 01/08/2019 - 6:30pmCBS Austin: ACC offers extended deadline for FAFSA Austin Community College is extending the deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program. Aid programs funded by the State of Texas have a priority deadline of January 15...
ACC offers extended deadline for FAFSA aid
Posted on 01/08/2019 - 11:38amAustin Community College (ACC) is accepting applications for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program. The FAFSA is an online form that allows the government to determine a student’s eligibility for financial aid through federal...
Passes now available to ride Cap Metro free this spring
Posted on 01/07/2019 - 3:04pmGreen Passes for the spring 2019 semester are now available. The Green Pass offers eligible Austin Community College students, faculty, and staff unlimited rides on the Capital Metro transit system for one semester.
ACC officers get shaved for pediatric cancer research fundraiser
Posted on 01/07/2019 - 10:50am
ACC police allow officers to grow beards for cancer research
Posted on 01/04/2019 - 12:00pmKXAN News: ACC police allow officers to grow beards for cancer research By: Chris Davis Posted: Jan 04, 2019 06:06 AM CST AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Dozens of officers in the Austin Community College district will shave Friday for the first time in two...
ACC Teaches Without Textbooks
Posted on 12/21/2018 - 10:00amAustin Chronicle: ACC Teaches Without Textbooks BY AUSTIN SANDERS, FRI., DEC. 21, 2018
Submit your design for the 2019 Student Art Eco Bag Contest
Posted on 12/20/2018 - 2:41pmIt’s time to submit designs for the 7th annual Student Art Eco Bag Contest held each year in association with Earth Week, April 22 through 26.
ACC expands online programs as enrollment climbs
Posted on 12/20/2018 - 9:00amAustin Community College (ACC) expands the number of online course and degree programs to increase flexible educational opportunities as enrollment climbs. “This is the fastest growing student population at ACC. Students need more flexible options...
ACC voters elect new trustee to Place 8 in run-off
Posted on 12/19/2018 - 2:46pmStephanie Gharakhanian won the December 11 run-off election for Place 8 on the Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees. "I am excited and ready to get to work,” says Gharakhanian. “I decided to run for this position because I...
Bond project construction updates: Highland and Rio Grande
Posted on 12/19/2018 - 2:30pmACC continues to make progress on $386 million in capital improvement projects approved by ACC District voters in the November 2014 bond election. In 2018, the college celebrated expanding to Leander with the opening of San Gabriel Campus and held...
Congratulations November Bravo Award Recipients
Posted on 12/19/2018 - 11:17amAustin Community College congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for November 2018. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC's values that demonstrate servant...
Earning A's: Faculty and Staff achievements, activities, and accolades
Posted on 12/19/2018 - 10:38amThis regular feature recognizes activities and honors of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. The Human Resources Department donated 728 cans of food for the Food Pantry for Austin Community...
2018 Year In Review
Posted on 12/18/2018 - 4:06pm2018 has been an eventful year for Austin Community College. The college opened one new campus and three new buildings, launched its first bachelor degree program, established exciting new partnerships, completed its website redesign, and hosted its...
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