Austin Community College culinary and pastry arts students competed at the 13th annual That Takes the Cake Sugar Art Show and Competition in Round Rock in February. The competition gave students an opportunity to showcase … Continue reading
ACC hosts leader from Pakistan women’s college
A college administrator from Pakistan’s Punjab province recently visited Austin Community College to explore ideas for expanding workforce education to women in her country. Rubina Sarwar, principal of the Government College for Women in Gujranwala … Continue reading
Summer community programs at Austin Community College
Summer is just around the corner and Austin Community College (ACC) has a few options grade school and potential students can consider. Pre-Med Summer Youth Academy Juniors and seniors in high school interested in pursuing … Continue reading
ACC to break ground on Hays first responder facilities
Construction is set to begin on a new first responder center at Austin Community College’s Hays Campus that will prepare students for critical jobs in law enforcement and emergency medical services. The college will … Continue reading
ACC Employee Wellness Program earns city recognition
The Austin Mayor’s Health & Fitness Council has named Austin Community College a Certified Partner in recognition of ACC’s Employee Wellness Program. MHFC Certified Partners, which include some Austin’s best-known employers, must offer initiatives addressing … Continue reading
ACC pairs popular core courses for veterans learning community
Austin Community College this fall is creating a new learning community for military veterans by pairing two core curriculum courses and offering them back-to-back. The courses, Introduction to Public Speaking (SPCH 1315-017) and Effective Learning: … Continue reading
Sonography student receives first ACC Alumni Network scholarship
Kathy Farmer watches the monitor in front of her intensely as grainy black and white images come into focus. “I hope to help save lives,” she says. “It is very challenging but rewarding.” As a … Continue reading
New Round Rock Campus parking lot opens
A new 301-space parking lot is now open on the north side of ACC’s Round Rock Campus (north of parking lot K). The additional spaces will ease parking congestion during the construction of a new … Continue reading
March Bravo award recipients model excellence
ACC congratulates the March recipients of the Riverbats Bravo award. Nominated by their colleagues, Riverbats Bravo award recipients are eligible for the Riverbats Excellence award given each semester to one employee from each campus. Visit … Continue reading
Apr. 21 Faculty Forum examines learning outcomes, job skills
Full-time and adjunct faculty are invited to learn how to align student learning outcomes with occupational competencies at ACC’s April Faculty Forum 8 a.m. to noon Friday, April 21, at the Holiday Inn Midtown (6000 … Continue reading