Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart has been named to the Austin Business Journal’s (ABJ) 2025 Power Players list, recognizing influential leaders shaping the future of Central Texas. The annual list, now … Continue reading
Celebrating 15 Years of the Riverbat: The Spirit That Connects ACC and Central Texas
Fifteen years ago, a purple bat took flight — and Austin Community College District (ACC) found its wings. When the Riverbat brand launched in 2010, it gave ACC more than a mascot. It gave the … Continue reading
ACC and St. Edward’s University Expand Transfer Partnership, Strengthening Pathways to Bachelor’s Degrees
Austin Community College District (ACC) and St. Edward’s University (SEU) are expanding one of Central Texas’s most comprehensive and affordable transfer pathways to a bachelor’s degree. The two institutions celebrated the next phase of the … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees November 3 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, November 3. Trustees approved moving forward with a contract for a new Student Information System (SIS) Software Ecosystem, naming … Continue reading
ACC and Merit America celebrate first cohort to earn semiconductor certification through national model program
Austin Community College District (ACC) and national workforce training nonprofit Merit America are celebrating a major milestone in their new partnership. The first cohort of working adults completed the Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing program. At … Continue reading
ACC Expands Family Resource Corners to Support Parenting Students
New Austin Community Foundation grant strengthens basic needs network for students and families Austin Community College District (ACC) expands support for student-parents with the launch of new Family Resource Corners. These corners will provide essential … Continue reading
Whitney Jones Keeps ACC’s Dental Hygiene Clinic Running — and Students Smiling
For nearly five years, Whitney Jones has been at the heart of Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Dental Hygiene Program. She serves as both clinic manager and adjunct faculty. A proud ACC Dental Hygiene graduate … Continue reading
ACC closed Tuesday, November 11, in Observance of Veterans Day
Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Tuesday, 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
One Year Later | ACC Enrollment Surges in Lockhart Following Annexation Vote
Record growth reflects strong community demand and student engagement in the Barbecue Capital of Texas Enrollment in Lockhart is heating up—just one year after Lockhart ISD voters approved annexation into the Austin Community College District … Continue reading
ACC Celebrates 15 Years of Riverbat Pride
This November marks 15 years since the Riverbat was born. ACC is celebrating our beloved mascot’s birthday in true purple pride fashion! Since 2010, R.B. has been more than just a mascot — the Riverbat … Continue reading