Texas Workforce Commission grant equips students for battery-electric vehicle and fleet maintenance training Key Takeaways Austin Community College District (ACC) received approximately $330,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) … Continue reading
ACC Closed Monday, September 7, in Observance of Labor Day; Registration Remains Open
Austin Community College District (ACC) will close Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen and resume regular operations Tuesday, September 8. Registration remains open for students who want to start … Continue reading
AI and the Environment: What Does Smart Tech Mean for Austin?
Artificial intelligence is changing how we learn, work, and live—but what does that mean for Austin’s environment and natural resources? ACC hosts “AI and the Environment: How Smart Tech Impacts Our Planet,” a panel discussion … Continue reading
Lime Launches Program to Offer 50% Discount to ACC Riders
Lime offers a new program for a 50% discount on Lime rides for eligible members of the Austin Community College District (ACC) community. The program is designed to support more affordable, flexible, and sustainable transportation … Continue reading
ACC Fall Enrollment Continues to Climb as More Central Texans Choose ACC
Enrollment up nearly 17% in two years | Third Free Tuition cohort begins Austin Community College District (ACC) expects to welcome more than 43,600 students for the fall 2026 semester, continuing a period of significant … Continue reading
Built Through Experience: How Hands-On Learning Helped Sofia Nicolau Build Her Future
When Sofia Nicolau graduated high school, she wasn’t sure what came next. She knew she loved creating things with her hands, but college wasn’t an obvious choice. After taking a gap year, she spent time … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor Challenges Higher Education to Put Students Before Bureaucracy in New National Podcast
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart is featured on TRANSFORMED, a national podcast from Higher Digital focused on the people, strategies, and technologies shaping the future of higher education. In a conversation … Continue reading
August 2026 | Three Tips for Smart Investing
Wherever you are in your financial journey, there is always time to start investing wisely. University Federal Credit Union (UFCU), in partnership with ACC’s Student Money Management Office, shares different ways you can set goals, … Continue reading
ACC Board approves special annexation election for Pflugerville ISD territory
Annexation ballot item will appear on the November 2026 ballot Voters living within the Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) territory will decide whether to join the Austin Community College District (ACC) during the November election. … Continue reading
ACC Earns National Recognition for Civic Engagement Action Plan
Austin Community College District (ACC) earned the 2026 Highly Established Action Plan Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, recognizing the College’s strong, nonpartisan approach to increasing civic learning, democratic engagement, and student voter … Continue reading