Author: Web Content Editor
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A Growing Program
ACC’s Sustainable Agriculture department has implemented new Volunteer Fridays at their 17-acre student farm in Elgin, and that’s only one example of their recent and ambitious growth.
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Behind The Memories
The Art Galleries of Austin Community College joined ACC’s fiftieth anniversary celebration with a welcoming exhibition of alumni artists.
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Lena Heady Talks “The Trap”
Former Game of Thrones star Lena Headey talks about her directorial debut at the Austin Film Festival’s thirtieth anniversary.
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Help Wanted: Meet the Three Finalists for Chancellor of ACC
In its 50th year, ACC is already nearing the final stages of its first middle-aged major change. Announced in an email to students, staff and faculty on June 16th was an invitation to meet the three top candidates to succeed Dr. Richard Rhodes in the role of ACC’s supreme position, the Chancellor.
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Roads, Rails and Riders: A Look into the Austin Transit Experience
In 2019, city council unanimously passed the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, detailing a mission to bring the number of people driving alone to work down to 50%. Through interviews and new first-hand experience on public transportation, Nathan Adam Spear tries to see what Austin is doing to make this dream a reality.
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Interview with Maxine LaQueene
ACCENT Media’s Digital Editor, Foster Milburn, interviews Maxine LaQueene in efforts to advocate against anti-trans laws. Watch Foster and Maxine discuss topics on human rights, the reality of being trans in Texas, the disenfranchisement and abuse that has befallen the trans community, and what we can do at Austin Community College to remain level-headed in…
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More than Graphic Design: A Look into the World of Viscom
by Amelie Cox Visual Communication, also known as Viscom, is another world in and of itself. The rabbit hole of umbrella categories and sub-disciplines can be overwhelming at first glance. However, ACC’s faculty and staff have centered the department around student success. With an emerging digital presence, specialized graphic skills are more prominent than ever.…
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Understanding Prop A and B on the Ballot
Local elections for the state of Texas take place on Saturday, May 6. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls.
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Reflecting on Women’s History Month
ACC International Programs and Office of Experiential Learning hosted Global Storytelling about Women: Empowerment and Disruption panel on March 28 with presentations from staff and students alike. The presenters discussed a variety of topics such as feminine ideals, fairy tales, monsters in literature, and stories of indigenous women in politics.