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’s Dr. Monique Reeves Shares National Strategy for Higher Education Innovation on EdUp Experience Podcast
Austin Community College District (ACC) Executive Vice Chancellor for the Future Dr. Monique Reeves is taking the College’s approach to innovation to a national audience. Reeves joined “The EdUp Experience” podcast to discuss how colleges … Continue reading
Travis County Recognizes ACC’s Free Tuition Program with Proclamation
The Travis County Commissioners Court recognized Austin Community College District (ACC) and its Board of Trustees during its Tuesday, July 14, meeting. The county presented a proclamation honoring Trustees and the College’s Free Tuition Pilot … Continue reading
Adopt a Dog or Cat This Summer Through ACC’s Veterinary Technology Program
Looking to add a furry family member this summer? Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Veterinary Technology Program has cats and dogs ready to find their forever homes. Each adoptable pet receives comprehensive medical care while … Continue reading
ACC closed in observance of Independence Day Friday, 7/3 and Saturday 7/4
Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. All campuses and classes will resume their regular schedules on Sunday, July 5. Registration … Continue reading
ACC Honors Student Transfers to Yale University to Pursue Mechanical Engineering Degree
At 30 years old, Sarah Hutcher’s path to higher education looked different from that of a traditional college student. After taking her first ACC class while working full time, she quickly discovered a passion for … Continue reading
ACC’s Riverbat Bites Food Pantry Named Best of Austin Critics’ Pick
The Austin Chronicle has recognized Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Riverbat Bites Food Pantry as a 2026 Best of Austin Critics’ Pick. It earned honors in the category of “Best Passing of the Plate.” The … Continue reading
Dreaming Big: ACC Student Earns Full-Ride Scholarship to Yale
From a warehouse job to Yale University, Angel Sanchez’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when talent meets opportunity. When he enrolled at ACC in summer 2024, he wasn’t sure where higher education would … Continue reading