Category Archives: Faculty and Staff News

ACC Closed for Spring Break March 16–22, Registration for Spring & Summer Remain Open

Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 16, through Sunday, March 22. All campuses will reopen on Monday, March 23. While the College is closed, students can stay … Continue reading

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ACC Professor Gary Moreno Receives National Recognition for Historical Research

Austin Community College District (ACC) professor Dr. Gary Moreno has been named the recipient of the Muriel H. Wright Award, presented by the Oklahoma Historical Society for the outstanding article published in its scholarly journal, … Continue reading

Pet Adoption in Central Texas: ACC Veterinary Technology Program Pets Ready for New Homes

Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start and maybe a new furry friend. The cats and dogs cared for by students in the Austin Community College District (ACC) Veterinary Technology Program are ready … Continue reading

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ACC Exhibition “Exploring Uncertainty” Invites Community Into Interactive Art Experience

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites the community to experience Exploring Uncertainty, a new art exhibition that examines how instability, doubt, and curiosity shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. On … Continue reading

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ACC Joins the Central Texas Learning Festival, March 11–15

Austin Community College District (ACC) will host and participate in the 2026 Central Texas (CTX) Learning Festival, a five-day celebration of curiosity, creativity, and community-powered learning happening Wednesday, March 11, through Sunday, March 15. The CTX … Continue reading

Honors Student Selected for Prestigious National Humanities Symposium

Malka Negret is taking her research from Austin Community College District (ACC) classrooms to the halls of Johns Hopkins University. The Honors Psychology major has been selected to present her original research at the 2026 … Continue reading

Plan Now | Summer registration is around the corner

Get ahead anytime, anywhere with Austin Community College District (ACC). Now is the perfect time to take action to get ready for enrollment to open for the summer 2026 semester. Registration opens to current and … Continue reading

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Strategy for Central Texas Workforce Pipelines, Student Success Initiatives Outlined at State of ACC

Austin Community College District (ACC) shared its vision for building what’s next in higher education, workforce development, and regional economic opportunity at the second annual State of ACC, held on Thursday, February 19, at the … Continue reading

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Building the Future Workforce: ACC Partners With Sundt to Expand Skilled Trades Training

Central Texas’ growing demand for skilled construction workers is driving a new partnership focused on preparing the region’s future workforce. Austin Community College District (ACC) and Sundt Construction (Sundt) officially signed a new partnership Thursday, … Continue reading

ACC Open House Showcases Fast-Track Training for High-Demand Fields

Hands-on Northridge event highlights pathways into plumbing, HVAC, and other essential careers Central Texas continues to face workforce shortages across multiple fields, including craft trades, healthcare, business, and more. These are jobs that keep homes … Continue reading

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