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First ACC IMPACT Lab company develops sensing drone for severe weather

Posted on 02/21/2022 - 5:49pm

Austin 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 - 2:20pm

The 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 - 3:06pm

Local 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 - 1:24pm

Applications 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 - 1:25pm

Austin 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 - 12:31pm

It 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 - 9:12am

Austin 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 - 12:59pm

Austin 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 - 9:45am

Austin 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 - 5:11pm

Austin 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 - 11:39am

February 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 - 12:58pm

For 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 - 10:07am

Inflation 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...