Two adjunct faculty members at Austin Community College District (ACC) are gaining national attention for their innovative work in geoscience education, which is reshaping research access for community college students. Kusali Gamage and Leslie Davis, … Continue reading
ACC Celebrates Record-Breaking Number of Graduates in 2024-25 Academic Year
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates its largest graduating class at the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony. More than 3,300 students are invited to cross the stage this semester — pushing the total number of graduates … Continue reading
From Bottle Caps to Big Change: How Ana Ramos is Leading ACC’s Sustainability Efforts
From cutting campus waste to championing environmental justice, Austin Community College District (ACC) is home to sustainability leaders who are proving that bold ideas can spark real-world impact. Meet Ana Ramos, a Civil Engineering student … Continue reading
ACC Fashion Showcase ‘Visions’ Returns with Student Collections and Collaborations
Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, employees, families, and the community to experience the 4th annual Fashion Showcase, hosted by ACC’s Fashion Design. This year’s event, Visions, celebrates the creativity and innovation of ACC’s … Continue reading
Join ACC’s AAPI Heritage Month Celebration on May 3
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, celebrated annually in May, is a time to honor and recognize the cultural heritage, contributions, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Austin Community College District … Continue reading
Campus Improvements: Modernizing Highland Business Center Elevators
Austin Community College District (ACC) is making improvements to the 45-year-old Highland Business Center (also referenced as Highland Campus, Building 8000). The most noticeable improvement will be an elevator modernization project. Crews will soon begin … Continue reading
Tackle Real-World Challenges at RiverHacks Civic Hackathon
Austin’s next generation of innovators will take on some of the City’s most pressing challenges at RiverHacks 2025, a two-day civic hackathon hosted at Austin Community College District (ACC). This year’s event focuses on Civic … Continue reading
Winner Announced for 2025 Eco Bag Design
The votes are in! ACC’s 13th annual Earth Week Eco Bag Contest winner is Nicolas S., a Computer Science student whose bold and creative design captured the spirit of this year’s theme: “Our Power, Our … Continue reading
Nonprofit Austin’s CommunitySpace Feeds Profits Back to Students
Since opening in April 2022, ACC Nonprofit Austin’s (NPA) CommunitySpace, a co-working space for nonprofits, has provided much-needed meeting space for the community. It has also benefited our students — NPA recently made a $61,000 … Continue reading
April | Self-Defense Against Scammers
Scammers are getting smarter, using tricks and impersonations to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting victims. They often pose as trusted organizations—like your credit union—to deceive you into handing over sensitive details. But you … Continue reading