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ACC Graduates Help Power Central Texas Economy as College Reports Record Completions

Posted on November 10, 2026 by acc staff

KEY TAKEAWAYS Austin Community College District (ACC) is reporting historic gains in student completions. These results offer an early measure of the College’s broader transformation as it rethinks how it serves students and works toward … Continue reading →

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ACC Outpaces National Trends With Surging Student Enrollment

Posted on November 6, 2026 by acc staff

Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to see strong, sustained enrollment growth for the fourth consecutive year, significantly outpacing national community college averages. Based on preliminary data, 46,428 credit students registered for the fall 2026 … Continue reading →

ACC Closed Wednesday, November 11, in Observance of Veterans Day

Posted on November 5, 2026 by acc staff

Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The federal holiday honors U.S. Armed Forces veterans, including ACC military veteran students, faculty, and staff. Classes and … Continue reading →

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ACC voters elect Trustees; Pflugerville ISD votes against annexation

Posted on November 4, 2026 by acc staff

Voters in the Austin Community College District (ACC) elected trustees to Places 1, 2, and 3 on the Board of Trustees in the November 3 General Election. The following results are current as of 5:30 … Continue reading →

ACC Election Information: Track Results for Board Seats, Pflugerville Annexation

Posted on November 3, 2026 by acc staff

Austin Community College District will be tracking and posting election results for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Voters in the ACC District will decide three Board of Trustees races, while voters in Pflugerville Independent … Continue reading →

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ACC and St. Edward’s Make the Path to a Bachelor’s Degree More Affordable

Posted on October 28, 2026 by acc staff

Austin Community College District (ACC) students interested in transferring to St. Edward’s University can take advantage of ACComplish @ St. Edward’s, a transfer program designed to make earning a bachelor’s degree more affordable and easier … Continue reading →

Celebrate the Season at ACC’s Elgin Fall Festival

Posted on October 27, 2026 by acc staff

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, families, and neighbors to celebrate the season at the Elgin Fall Festival. The free community event is full of local flavor, local vendors, and family fun. Elgin Fall … Continue reading →

‘ I would’ve never imagined the amount of opportunities’ | Meet ACC Cybersecurity Student Seth K.

Posted on October 26, 2026 by acc staff

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The College provides training for students who are looking to get into the field of cybersecurity, from credentials through the Continuing Education Department to an associate degree, all the way … Continue reading →

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National Report Highlights ACC’s Approach to Economic Development and Future Planning

Posted on October 22, 2026 by acc staff

New America and ACCT case study examines ACC’s use of workforce data, regional partnerships, and long-term planning Austin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized as a national model for regional economic impact in a … Continue reading →

Find Your New Best Friend This Fall Through ACC’s Veterinary Technology Program