Category Archives: Current Students

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Celebrate the Legacy of Roland Hayes during Black History Month

Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of events during Black History Month to honor the legacy and contributions of one of the college’s founding faculty members and the current director of the ACC … Continue reading

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ACC named top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

For the third time in five years, Austin Community College District (ACC) is recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs released its 2023-24 … Continue reading

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Get FREE support this tax season with Prosper Tax Help at ACC Highland

Austin Community College District (ACC) and Foundation Communities are teaming up to provide free tax preparation assistance for Central Texans.  U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) joined the college and Foundation Communities to announce the new … Continue reading

NASA Selects ACC Student for Special Scholars Mission

Imagine working side-by-side with NASA engineers to dissect challenges and develop solutions. Austin Community College District (ACC) student Juan Manuel Monsivais-Peña doesn’t have to imagine — he just lived the experience.  Thousands of students across … Continue reading

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2024 SEXucation SEXion: Let’s Talk About Safe Sex

ACC’s Ascender program hosts a panel of professionals to share their knowledge on the psychology of intimacy, Title IX and sexual misconduct, and STD/STI awareness and protection. Continue reading

Austin Community College alumnus Marc Stoyer poses for a portrait on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Paseo at ACC Highland Campus. Stoyer graduated in December 2023 with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Economics and an Associate of Sciences (A.S.) in Physics and successfully transferred to Columbia University in the City of New York to pursue a B.A. in Physics.

Start Here! Transfer Week Provides Tips to get from ACC to a University

Austin Community College District (ACC) is one of the top transfer colleges in Texas, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Nearly 45% of ACC students plan to transfer to a four-year institution to … Continue reading

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ACC adds clinical opportunities for RN-to-BSN students through new partnership

Austin Community College District (ACC) partners with the Black Men’s Health Clinic (BMHC) to provide essential clinical training for students to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. About the Partnership with BMHC … Continue reading

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Join the discussion at a spring 2024 Great Questions Community Seminar

Austin Community College District (ACC) asks the Great Questions of humankind through discussions of transformative texts this spring at a Great Questions Community Seminar.  Community Seminars are an interactive and fun opportunity to discuss fundamental questions … Continue reading

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ACC hosts series of Spring 2024 Job Fairs

Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of spring job fairs tailored to ensure students are well-prepared for future careers. ACC’s Career Services team sponsors the events. View the upcoming dates below. Spring Job … Continue reading

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ACC honors Black History Month 2024 with events, essay contest

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to culture and society. Austin Community College District (ACC) commemorates the month with multiple events open to ACC faculty, … Continue reading

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