At 54, Nichola Cotto is proving that there’s no deadline on pursuing your dreams. This fall, she’ll walk the stage at ACC’s Commencement Ceremony, joining more than 4,440 graduates at the H-E-B Center on Thursday, … Continue reading
Take a Listen: A new podcast at ACC brings our stories to audiences across the nation
Pull up a chair. Pop in your earbuds. Get ready to join the conversation. A new podcast has launched at Austin Community College (ACC) — and it’s all about our students, faculty, and community. ‘Austin … Continue reading
ACC Community Turns Out to Celebrate R.B.’s 15th Birthday at Highland Campus
Dozens of students, employees, families, and community partners gathered at ACC Highland to celebrate a major milestone — R.B. the Riverbat’s 15th birthday. The celebration took place in the Paseo at Highland Campus, where ACC’s … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor Joins Statewide Leaders to Discuss Expanding High-Quality Career Pathways at TribFest
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart joined state and national workforce leaders for an in-depth conversation on the future of Texas’ talent pipeline at the 2025 Texas Tribune Festival (TribFest), one of … 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