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Graduate Stories: Making it Happen & Making a Difference in the Lives of Others One Class at a Time
Posted on 12/13/2021 - 5:08pmGiving back to the community and lifting others is what drives ACC fall 2021 graduate Devota Swenson. After leaving college in her 20s, Devota made the decision to return by enrolling at ACC in 2015. By 2017, she had one degree in hand and a dream...
Meet Fall 2021 Chancellor's Student Achievement Award Winner Yessica Marroquin
Posted on 12/13/2021 - 4:58pmGraduate Stories: From Square One to the Finish Line On Monday, December 13, 2021, an 11-year journey will come to an end when Yessica Marroquin walks the stage to accept her associate degree in paralegal studies from Austin Community College...
ACC closes in observance of Thanksgiving — Spring registration remains open
Posted on 11/22/2021 - 3:33pmAustin Community College District (ACC) will close for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 25, and reopen at 8 a.m, Monday, November 29. Registration for spring 2022 courses remains open during the break. The college is fully open next...
ACC names Dr. Monique Umphrey as new college Provost
Posted on 11/18/2021 - 4:19pmAustin Community College District (ACC) names Dr. Monique Umphrey as the college’s new Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs. In her role, Dr. Umphrey leads strategic planning for ACC’s academic mission.
Support ACC students this #GivingTuesday
Posted on 11/18/2021 - 12:36pmThe ACC Foundation is asking the community to support ACC students on #GivingTuesday, November 30. The college hopes to raise $10,000 for student scholarships and the college's Student Emergency Fund. What you can do to give:
Trustees approve ACC's third bachelor's degree, a new associate degree
Posted on 11/17/2021 - 10:30amAustin Community College District (ACC) Trustees unanimously approved two new degrees, including the college's third bachelor's degree and a new associate degree at the board's November 15 special meeting.
ACC commemorates Veterans Day 2021
Posted on 11/10/2021 - 1:45pmOn Veterans Day, Austin Community College District (ACC) honors those who served in our nation's military. The college is honored that more than 150 veterans have chosen to work at ACC. In recognition and appreciation of their service and dedication...
Austin artist Brian Joseph completes ACC TRHT Center mural
Posted on 11/02/2021 - 10:21amA mural by artist, poet, and motivational speaker Brian Joseph has been completed at Austin Community College District's (ACC) new Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center (TRHT). The large, colorful mural features the Bydee people,...
Enrollment Express is Back! Schedule an appointment for 1-on-1 registration support
Posted on 11/02/2021 - 9:04amSpring registration is now open for everyone, and Austin Community College District (ACC) is hosting two days of Enrollment Express events with in-person and online options to help students through the registration process. The first events will be...
You're Invited! Explore a future in Austin's creative sector at ACC's Creative Careers Expo
Posted on 10/29/2021 - 3:02pmAustin Community College District (ACC) hosts a Creative Careers Expo on November 11 and 13, 2021, to help prospective students explore careers in Austin’s creative sector. The event features special demonstrations and tours of ACC’s newest, state-...
ACC recognized as Top Producer of Gilman Scholars
Posted on 10/27/2021 - 12:25pmAustin Community College District (ACC) was recognized today by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for having produced the most Gilman recipients over the past 20 years in the Associate Institution 20-year...
ACC’s Career Ready Week connects students with job prep skills
Posted on 10/21/2021 - 10:04amLearn how to job search, get employment resources & connect directly with employers hiring today
STORAGECafé: Downsizing Savings in Big US Metros
Posted on 10/19/2021 - 12:18pmDownsizing remains a good option for a large pool of homeowners who seek more financial liquidity, irrespective of the location they’re in. Add the purchase savings to a series of other perks, including less upkeep and a more sustainable spending...
You're Invited! ACC's TRHT Center hosts Daring Dialogue: Engaging Conversations about Being Successful as a Student of Color at ACC
Posted on 10/04/2021 - 3:58pmAustin Community College District’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center hosts a virtual conversation for new and prospective students who want to learn more about what it takes to find success in college as a student of color. ...
Millions of dollars in federal aid now available for college students
Posted on 10/01/2021 - 3:46pmThe new 2022–23 FAFSA application opens October 1, 2021 The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form opens Friday, October 1, 2021. Current and future college students who want money to help pay for college are encouraged to apply...
ACC’s Nursing Program recognized as one of the best in Texas
Posted on 09/27/2021 - 9:18amAustin Community College District’s (ACC) Nursing program is being recognized as one of the best in Texas. A new report released by Nursing Schools Almanac –– a comprehensive and analytical resource for prospective students — ranked ACC’s associate...
ACC students can purchase deeply discounted tickets for 2021 Texas Tribune Festival
Posted on 09/20/2021 - 11:01amAustin Community College District (ACC) students can participate at the annual 2021 Texas Tribune Festival (TribFest). The annual event invites the community to take part in bold discussions about politics, public policy, and the day’s news from...
ACC Board of Trustees September 13 Meeting Recap
Posted on 09/17/2021 - 3:08pmThe Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Monday, September 13, 2021. The college approved the fiscal year 2022 property tax rate and provided an update on new student enrollment and safety and security...
Every dollar counts: Support ACC student scholarships through two unique events
Posted on 09/17/2021 - 11:16amAt a time when every dollar counts, you can help students stay on track. Registration is open now for two unique events benefiting student scholarships at Austin Community College District (ACC). Riverbat Paddle Battle: A Kayak Race on Lady Bird...
Excelencia in Education names ACC as a national finalist for accelerating student success
Posted on 09/16/2021 - 12:08pmAustin Community College District (ACC) is a national finalist for the 2021 Examples of Excelencia. The college’s Guided Pathways Advising Through Coaching program is one of 21 finalists and the only community college program recognized in Texas.
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