50 Years Later: A Riverbat Homecoming Fest invites students, employees, alumni, former employees, and the entire community to commemorate the past and envision the future with a day of studio tours, program exhibits and demonstrations, entertainment, and live forums. Continue reading
Golden Anniversary: ACC Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Central Texas
Sunday, September 17, 2023 marks 50 years since Austin Community College District (ACC) officially opened its doors. The college first held classes on September 17, 1973, to meet the needs and demands for higher education … Continue reading
ACC community invited to Go Purple to celebrate 50 Years & a Special ACC Homecoming Fest
ACC celebrates 50 years of serving the Central Texas community with Homecoming Week. ACC will host a week of campus events and activities for students and employees starting with Light Up Purple on Sunday, September 17. Continue reading
ACC Closed Monday, September 4, in Observance of Labor Day
Austin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Labor Day Monday, September 4. The college will reopen Tuesday, September 5. Registration remains open for the second session of 8-week classes this fall. The … Continue reading
Newest Campus Green Space Grand Opening Celebration at ACC Highland
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a major milestone at the grand opening of the newest green space at ACC Highland, the St. John Encampment Commons and UFCU Pavillion. The St. John Encampment Commons is … Continue reading
ACC Trustees Approve Contract for Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart as New Chancellor
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved the employment agreement of Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart during its regular board meeting on Monday, August 21. Dr. Lowery-Hart will begin his service as the ninth … Continue reading
ACC Trustees proposed new tax rate for 2023-24
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees has proposed the tax rate for the college for 2023-24. The tax rate of $0.0986 (9.86 cents) per $100 valuation consists of $0.0854 for Maintenance and … Continue reading
ACC issues Scam Alert: Warning on fraudulent internship offers
Austin Community College District (ACC) issues a scam warning of fraudulent internship offers being sent directly to college students — including ACC students. The college immediately notified students and employees of the scam. According to … Continue reading
ACC’s Student Experience & Outcomes Division Named First College Department to Earn Certified Neurodiverse Workplace Designation
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Student Experience & Outcomes (SE&O) division is now an official Certified Neurodiverse Workplace (CNW). Awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the program is designed … Continue reading
Trustees Name Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart sole finalist for Austin Community College District Chancellor
After months of searching, and an in-depth interview process, the ACC Board of Trustees has named Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart as the sole finalist for our new Chancellor. If appointed, Lowery-Hart would become the ninth Chancellor of the Austin Community College District. Continue reading