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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...
In Memoriam: Gus Garcia — Founding ACC Trustee
Posted on 12/18/2018 - 9:27amThe Austin Community College District honors the memory of Gustavo "Gus" Garcia, one of the seven founding members of the ACC Board of Trustees. “Mayor Garcia was a devoted friend to the college and a mentor to generations of students, alumni, and...
New Skills to Share: Jewelry Professor Returns from Toolbox Initiative
Posted on 12/14/2018 - 3:56pmWith a drum, jewelry, and a new outlook in hand, Jewelry Department chair and professor James Lynn returns from West Africa with knowledge to share with his students. Lynn spent more than a week in Dakar, Senegal, as part of the Toolbox Initiative,...
ACC could add to its partnership with Apple after announcement of new campus
Posted on 12/14/2018 - 12:31pmCBS Austin News: ACC could add to its partnership with Apple after announcement of new campus by Adam Hammons
Tuition payment deadline postponed due to technical issues
Posted on 12/12/2018 - 6:37pmAustin Community College has extended its December 12 spring 2019 tuition deadline to 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, due to reports of payment system technical issues. No students will be dropped from classes for non-payment during this time. The...
ACC's Public Safety Training Center to offer drone training
Posted on 12/11/2018 - 12:18pmKXAN News: ACC's Public Safety Training Center to offer drone training Steffi Lee AUSTIN (KXAN) — As more police and fire departments turn to drones as a resource for responding to emergency scenarios, Austin Community College’s Public Safety...
ACC hosts Establishing Shots fall showcase, 12/12
Posted on 12/10/2018 - 1:00pmAustin Community College (ACC) invites students, faculty, and the community to ‘Establishing Shots’ Wednesday, December 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Northridge Campus (11928 Stonehollow Dr.) for a special screening of student video projects. Radio-...
New zero-cost textbook program saves ACC students more than $2.1 million
Posted on 12/10/2018 - 12:04pmAustin Community College students are saving millions of dollars in textbooks costs through new course and degree options known as Z-degrees and zero textbook cost (ZTC) classes. The courses use zero-cost learning materials called open educational...
Paving her own future: Ronika Allen is giving back
Posted on 12/10/2018 - 9:31amFor Ronika Allen, college was always an expectation. One she set for herself. “You have to know what you want to do with your life. That’s important to remember,” she says. She didn’t exactly know what she wanted to study, but she knew she wanted to...
Expanded student support services during finals and winter break
Posted on 12/06/2018 - 4:42pmBetween final exams, registration, and the holidays, the end of the year can be challenging for some students and the Student Services team is doing what it can to help students succeed.
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ACC donates over 4,300 books, puzzles, and games to Brown Santa Program
Posted on 12/06/2018 - 12:00pmKXAN News: ACC donates over 4,300 books, puzzles, and games to Brown Santa Program By: Susana Blandon Posted: Dec 05, 2018 05:09 PM CST
Blackboard down Dec. 20-21
Posted on 12/06/2018 - 8:50amAustin Community College’s Blackboard environment will be unavailable from 8 a.m. Thursday, December 20, until 5 p.m. Friday, December 21. During this time, users will not be able to access the system. The downtime is necessary to install major...
ACC delivers more than 4,300 books to Brown Santa Program
Posted on 12/05/2018 - 3:33pmAustin Community College (ACC) delivered more than 4,300 books, puzzles, and games to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Brown Santa Program Wednesday, December 5. Sponsored by the ACC Student Government Association, the book drive benefits children...
ACC celebrates more than 3,100 students at fall commencement
Posted on 12/05/2018 - 9:27amThe Austin Community College District (ACC) will celebrate its summer and fall graduates during commencement 6 p.m. Friday, December 14, at Frank Erwin Center (1701 Red River St.). When: Friday, December 14Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River...
Transforming Student Services to positively impact student lives
Posted on 12/04/2018 - 2:04pmSince the implementation of guided pathways in 2016, ACC Student Services has expanded its programs and resources to help students succeed from application to graduation, transfer, and successful entry into the workforce. Over the course of three...
R.B. the Riverbat turns 8; celebrates with students and Trustee
Posted on 12/04/2018 - 1:56pmAustin Community College (ACC) celebrated Riverbats Day on Wednesday, November 14, to commemorate the 8th birthday of the college’s beloved mascot, R.B. the Riverbat. In honor of Riverbats Day, and to promote access to higher education, the...
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