The Austin Community College District is preserving a piece of Austin history on the grounds of the Rio Grande Campus. The college repurposed a building that originally served as the gymnasium of Austin High School, … Continue reading
ACC Announces Contract for Land in North Hays County, Bringing Total Land Acquisitions to $35 Million
The Austin Community College District announces it has entered into a contract for the purchase of approximately 96 acres in Kyle, as Hays CISD voters consider joining the ACC District. The land is located in … Continue reading
ACC Awarded $98,860 Grant for Alternative Fuels Training
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has awarded the Austin Community College District a $98,860 grant to help prepare students for the fast-growing automotive technology field of alternative fuels. The funding is part of $3.84 million in … Continue reading
New ACC Board Members Sworn In; 2010-2011 Officers Elected
The Austin Community College District’s newest Board of Trustees members officially took office Monday night, followed by the election of the 2010-2011 board officers. Dr. Vic Villarreal, winner of Place 5, and Guadalupe Sosa, winner … Continue reading
July 1 Deadline for New Science, Technology Scholarship
ACC students interested in science and technology are invited to apply for a new scholarship that covers tuition and fees, textbooks, and even childcare. The National Sciences Foundation recently granted ACC funds for those scholarships, … Continue reading
Café con Leche Q&A with Dr. Richard Armenta
This summer, Austin Community College is hosting Café con Leche, informal get-togethers in churches, schools, and community centers that give prospective students and their families an opportunity to meet with college staff. Participants can ask … Continue reading
Café con Leche Q&A with Dr. Richard Armenta
This summer, Austin Community College is hosting Café con Leche, informal get-togethers in churches, schools, and community centers that give prospective students and their families an opportunity to meet with college staff. Participants can ask … Continue reading
Want Your Financial Aid? Go Online
Financial aid award letters are going electronic – and starting now, students must take online action to receive their grants and loans. ACC Financial Aid will mail award offers for the last time this summer. … Continue reading
Ready for Liftoff: ACC Students to Fly in NASA’s Reduced Gravity Program
Some ACC students are ready for liftoff. The Austin Space Aces are now at Johnson Space Center in Houston to participate in NASA’s simulated reduced gravity program. The team led by ACC students is one … Continue reading
Changes Coming with Fall Registration
Fall 2010 registration is under way for all students – and whether you are an ACC newcomer or you’ve been here for a while, there are a number of new things you need to know. … Continue reading