While it can be a helpful tool for building financial independence, a credit card also comes with responsibilities and risks. Before you apply, it’s important to understand how credit works, how to choose the right … Continue reading
ACC Veterinary Technology Program Spring 2025 Pets Ready for Adoption
Looking for a new furry friend? Austin Community College District (ACC) has cats and dogs ready to find their forever homes through the Veterinary Technology Program at the Elgin Campus. These animals have been cared … Continue reading
Two ACC Leaders Selected for Prestigious Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program selected two Austin Community College District (ACC) leaders for the 2025-26 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Dr. Shasta Buchanan, ACC Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, and Dr. Elizabeth Knight, ACC … Continue reading
ACC Students Awarded Prestigious Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad
Three Austin Community College District (ACC) students prepare to take their education overseas, thanks to the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The scholarship, awarded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and … Continue reading
Successful 2025 Foster Care Luggage Drive
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Student Advocacy Center (SAC) collected $1,275 and 47 pieces of luggage throughout May for 50 graduating foster youth. The Student Advocacy Center would like to thank all faculty and staff … Continue reading
Welcome ACC’s First Deputy Chief Information Officer
Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes April Justice as the College’s first Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO). “As a lifelong resident of Central Texas and former chairman of the executive board for Big Brothers Big … Continue reading
Construction Moves Forward on ACC Round Rock Campus
Construction continues to progress on Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Applied Technology Expansion at the Round Rock Campus. This expansion project is part of ACC’s 2022 General Obligation Bond program to create state-of-the-art training facilities … Continue reading
Austin Community College Launches “Executive Vice Chancellor for the Future” to Lead Higher Ed Into a New Era
Dr. Monique Reeves to Serve as Sector’s First Futurist at a Community College As the nation faces deep uncertainty about the value and direction of higher education, Austin Community College District (ACC) is taking a … Continue reading
“I believe education is the pathway out of poverty—it’s true for me” | Meet BATMET Student Ineke H.
The application deadline for the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BATMET) is now Sunday, June 15, for those looking to start this fall. The BATMET is designed to help students take the … Continue reading
ACC Honors 2025 Pride Month with Resources, Events, and Stories that Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Community
Austin Community College District (ACC) joins communities in commemorating Pride Month 2025. Throughout June, the College will celebrate the voices, identities, and contributions of LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and others) students, … Continue reading