Decades-old NASA documents are helping ACC Honors Program student Gordon Ray piece together the unlikely story behind the first American flag planted on the Moon. The American flag planted on the Moon by Apollo 11 … Continue reading
ACC Breaks Ground on New Healthcare Building at Hays Campus
Expansion will increase access to healthcare education and workforce training in Central Texas Austin Community College District (ACC) broke ground Tuesday, September 22, on a new Healthcare Professions Building at its Hays Campus. The project … Continue reading
Built for What’s Next: Willie Pryor Finishes What He Started
Ten years ago, Willie Pryor walked away from college. This summer, he became a college graduate. In between those two moments was a journey that challenged him to grow personally, professionally, and academically. Ultimately, he … Continue reading
ACC Approves New Property Tax Rate for FY2026-27
Average property tax bills will effectively decrease by approximately 2.2% this year Key Takeaways The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees voted to approve the College’s property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27 … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees August 3 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its work session and regular meeting on Monday, August 3. Highlights include an update on the Theory of Change Transfer Design Team, a financial … Continue reading
Hays Campus Expansion Project Moves Closer to Construction
Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to make progress on the Hays Campus healthcare programs expansion. The architect design team recently extended the overall design schedule to fully integrate cost-saving measures without compromising the facility’s … Continue reading
ACC’s AI Leadership Spotlighted by The Chronicle of Higher Education
Austin Community College District (ACC) is earning national recognition for its innovative approach to preparing students to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively. In The Chronicle of Higher Education’s examination of how colleges are … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor Featured on National Reimagining HigherEd Podcast
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart is featured on the national “Reimagining HigherEd” podcast, sharing how ACC is redesigning higher education by putting students—not systems—at the center of every decision. In a … Continue reading
ACC Trustees Receive Annexation Petition for Pflugerville ISD Territory
Public hearing scheduled for July 16, 2026, in Pflugerville The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees unanimously accepted a petition from residents living within the territory covered by Pflugerville ISD (PfISD) seeking to … Continue reading
ACC Futurist Brings National Spotlight to Inclusive Higher Ed & Workforce Innovation at Harvard Summit
Austin Community College District (ACC) Executive Vice Chancellor for the Future, Dr. Monique Reeves, took ACC’s vision for the future of higher education and workforce development to a national stage in May. She presented at … Continue reading