On April 8, 2024, most of Central Texas will be in the direct line to witness a total solar eclipse. Austin Community College District (ACC) is your place to learn what you need to know … Continue reading
NASA Selects ACC Student for Special Scholars Mission
Imagine working side-by-side with NASA engineers to dissect challenges and develop solutions. Austin Community College District (ACC) student Juan Manuel Monsivais-Peña doesn’t have to imagine — he just lived the experience. Thousands of students across … Continue reading
Get a head start to join the next cohort for the Manufacturing Bachelor’s Degree
Central Texas has a robust and diverse manufacturing industry, with thousands of high-paying positions going unfilled. Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts an open house for those looking to take the next step in their … Continue reading
Apply Now for Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy
Application Deadline Extended to July 31. Information Session Set for Saturday, July 14. Fall applications are being accepted for the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC, a co-enrollment program that allows students to complete the first … Continue reading
So You Want to be an Engineer?
Learn about the engineering profession from experts in Austin Community College’s Engineering Program. “So You Want to be an Engineer” will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 23, at Highland Campus, Room 2405 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). … Continue reading
Building the future with the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC
They’re getting the attention of major auto companies across the world. Ford is testing them. GM is beginning production, and Tesla says it will have one on the road by the end of the year. … Continue reading
Lumina Focus: José Cancino | Once a Dropout, Now a Scholar
Lumina Focus: José Cancino | Once a Dropout, Now a Scholar ONCE A DROPOUT, NOW A SCHOLAR AUSTIN, Texas — Sometimes it just takes a change of scene to change a life. Just ask José Cancino. In … Continue reading
ACC hosts recruiting day for new Texas A&M Engineering Academy
Austin Community College (ACC) invites students and the community to meet with advisors from ACC and Texas A&M University from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at the Highland Campus ACCelerator to … Continue reading
A&M adds fifth, final Chevron Eng. Academy
The Batt: A&M adds fifth, final Chevron Eng. Academy: Austin Community College selected for engineering co- enrollment program The College of Engineering at Texas A&M has extended its reach throughout Texas with the addition of its fifth … Continue reading
College partnership seeks to fill STEM hole in Texas labor force
Austin Business Journal: College partnership seeks to fill STEM hole in Texas labor force Texas A&M University is using a $5 million donation from Chevron Corp. to establish five engineering academies statewide, including one locally withAustin … Continue reading