WHO: Harvey Kronberg, Editor of the Quorum Report WHAT: ACC Government Dept. Political Forum WHEN: 9:00-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16 WHERE: ACC Rio Grande Campus Auditorium 1212 Rio Grande St. Background Keynote speaker Harvey Kronberg … Continue reading
A Different Setting
For more than 60 years, Stanley Young sat hunched over his workbench, prodding diamonds and emeralds into tiny holes in bands of gold for Hollywood actresses and Manhattan socialites. As principal stone setter for Tiffany … Continue reading
ACC Celebrates International Education Week
Austin, Texas – In celebration of International Education Week, Austin Community College will be hosting a series of events from November to the 22nd. On Monday, Nov. 18, ACC professors Mariano Diaz-Miranda, director of ACC’s … Continue reading
ACC Introduces New Courses to Assist Deaf Students with Learning English
Austin, Texas – For many people who are deaf or hard of hearing, learning how to read and write English is like learning a second language. To better serve this population’s needs, Austin Community College … Continue reading
Media Advisory News Conference to Unveil New Partnership & Program that Provides Offenders a Blueprint for Success
Austin, Texas–State and local Officials say a newly created program called Fundamentals of Construction & Understanding Self (FOCUS) is key to reducing recidivism, rates in Travis County, which ultimately will be a win-win for employers, … Continue reading
New Partnership Provides Offenders Training and Therapy: a Blueprint for Success Officials say program key to reducing recidivism, creating a win-win for employers, taxpayers and those incarcerated
AUSTIN, Texas–State and local leaders today officially unveiled a new program, called Fundamentals of Construction & Understanding Self (FOCUS) aimed at reducing the recidivism rate in Travis County. This program is believed to be the … Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY ACC Holds News Conference in Response to State Comptroller’s Report
AUSTIN, TX. — Austin Community College’s Board of Trustees and administrators will hold a news conference on Wednesday, November 27, at 1:00 p.m. at ACC’s Highland Business Center located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. Room … Continue reading
Austin Community College Board of Trustees Votes to Put Referendum Before the Community
AUSTIN, TX – This evening the Austin Community College Board of Trustees unanimously voted to call a tax referendum election that will ask the voters to increase ACC’s existing tax cap from 5 cents to … Continue reading
“His Hands are Gold” Former Tiffany’s stonesetter shares priceless skill with ACC students
Austin,TX – Stanley Young’s hands are textured with 82 years of life – sweeping floors and gripping golf clubs, caressing his wife’s face and holding his daughters’ hands, setting diamonds and emeralds, and shelling the … Continue reading
ACC Celebrates Martin Luther King 2001 Celebration
Austin– On Monday, Jan. 15, Austin Community College will participate in the annual Martin Luther King 2001 Community March when faculty, staff and students march to remember Dr. King. The march kicks off Monday on … Continue reading