Category Archives: Faculty and Staff News

January | Financial Goals In The New Year With UFCU

January often sparks a renewed focus on setting and achieving goals, whether personal or financial. But while resolutions are easy to make, sticking with them is where the challenge lies. ACC’s Student Money Management Office … Continue reading

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In Memorium: Dr. Cecil L. Groves, ACC’s second appointed president

The Austin Community College District (ACC) honors the memory of former president, Dr. Cecil L. Groves. Dr. Groves passed away at the age of 85 on January 16, 2025. He served as the College’s second … Continue reading

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ACC Expands Wellness Walking Paths at Multiple Campuses

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, employees, and the community to join the celebration of two new wellness walking paths opening at the Cypress Creek and South Austin campuses. These scenic paths are part … Continue reading

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ACC Honors Students Chosen for Undergraduate Research Program in Human Development & Family Sciences

Four ACC Psychology majors were accepted to the Opportunities for Undergraduate Research in Human Development & Family Sciences (OUR HDFS) Fellowship Program at Texas State University.  During the 25-week program–– supported by the National Science … Continue reading

ACC Closes January 20 in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In honor of the day, ACC will participate in an event to honor Dr. King’s … Continue reading

Welcome back, Riverbats! Spring semester begins Tuesday, January 21

Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes students for the spring 2025 semester on Tuesday, January 21. ACC employees will station at all 11 campuses this week to greet students and help them find their way … Continue reading

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“I Made It Week”: TRHT Week is a Celebration of Growth and Reflection

Austin Community College (ACC) invites staff, faculty, students, and the community to a weeklong series of events for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (THRT) week, Tuesday, January 21, through Friday, January 24, at ACC Highland … Continue reading

ACC announces $15,000 gift from Moody Center 

Austin Community College District (ACC) and the ACC Foundation announce a major gift from Moody Center, Austin’s premier entertainment venue, to fund the Moody Center Endowed Scholarship at ACC. The $15,000 gift, made through Austin … Continue reading

ACC Receives Clean Financial Audit for 2024

Austin Community College District (ACC) received a clean report of its annual financial audit. The examination was conducted by external firm, Weaver and Tidwell, LLP. The firm presented its findings to the college’s Board of … Continue reading

ACC Offers Free TSI Testing to Help Students Start College

Take the TSI for free at ACC. Austin Community College District (ACC) is removing barriers for new students to begin their college careers by offering the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment free of charge.  The … Continue reading

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