Category Archives: ACC In the News

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EXCLUSIVE: Get a first look at Austin Community College’s newly renovated Rio Grande campus

EXCLUSIVE: Get a first look at Austin Community College’s newly renovated Rio Grande campusBy: Michael Barnes Be prepared to be gobsmacked. The historic Rio Grande campus of Austin Community College — once Austin High School … Continue reading

As tensions rise in the Middle East it can be tough for veterans at home

CBS Austin: As tensions rise in the Middle East it can be tough for veterans at home by Brittany Ford U.S. troops remain on high alert after Iran’s recent attack on U.S military bases in Iraq. “The … Continue reading

As DACA decision looms, Texas college students worry about their future

Austin American-Statesman: As DACA decision looms, Texas college students worry about their future By Lara Korte View story at statesman.com here Martha Paz left Mexico with her family when she was 3 months old. For most … Continue reading

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

The Austin Chronicle: The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do By Brant Bingamon I used to sit in my daddy’s pickup and throw trash on the highway because … Continue reading

Ballet Afrique Presents Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker

AUSTIN, Texas – Ballet Afrique Contemporary Dance Company will present Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker to a sold-out crowd at the McCallum Arts Center Friday. The show is a collaboration with the Austin Community College Jazz … Continue reading

Supporting Latino Students through Data, Practice, and Leadership

Association of American Colleges & Universities: Supporting Latino Students through Data, Practice, and Leadership Since 2010, the Latino student population at Austin Community College (ACC) has increased by 13 percentage points, from 25 percent to 38 … Continue reading

American Welding Society warns of future welder shortage

KVUE News: American Welding Society warns of future welder shortage The group gets its data from Economic Modeling Specialists International and says the industry is predicting a shortage of more than 375,000 welders by 2023. Author: … Continue reading

Community weighs in on future of ACC Pinnacle campus

KXAN News: Community weighs in on future of ACC Pinnacle campus by: Kate Winkle Posted: Dec 2, 2019  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Community College is hosting two community conversations to gather input about what its Pinnacle Campus in … Continue reading

At Austin Community College, students and shelter pets grow together

 Austin American-Statesman: At Austin Community College, students and shelter pets grow together By Lara Korte ELGIN — When Tootsie Pop came to Austin Community College a few weeks ago, she was a bit of a “hot … Continue reading

Amid Truck Driving Shortage, More Women Join Industry

Spectrum News: Amid Truck Driving Shortage, More Women Join Industry BY REENA DIAMANTE AUSTIN PUBLISHED 9:58 PM CT NOV. 18, 2019 SAN MARCOS, Texas — Industry insiders predict the truck driver shortage in the United … Continue reading

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