Category Archives: Faculty and Staff News

ACC honors those who served at Veterans Day events

Austin Community College will host several districtwide events on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, to honor those who served our nation. “ACC is committed to helping veterans transition from the military to civilian life. The … Continue reading

Bursting at the seams: Treasured handmade fabric collection gifted to ACC Fashion Incubator

Cosette Russell was known for her fabric marbling techniques.  “Her work was displayed and sold at the Supreme Court gift shop and in the Smithsonian Museum Store Catalogue,” says Aysha White, Russell’s daughter. “She would … Continue reading

ACC recognized as one of the nation’s top community colleges

The Austin Community College District (ACC) is named one of the top community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program for its commitment to strong and improving student outcomes. Colleges were … Continue reading

Connect with the hottest careers in Central Texas at ACC Fest

Austin Community College (ACC) invites current and prospective students and their families to explore majors and career paths at the annual ACC Fest.   DATE: Saturday, November 9, 2019 TIME: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. LOCATION: … Continue reading

ACC hosts two community meetings on Pinnacle Campus future

The Austin Community College District (ACC) will host a series of Community Conversations to share information and get feedback about the future of its Pinnacle Campus in Southwest Austin. The conversations will be held at … Continue reading

ACC’s Great Questions Lecture Series tackles works of renowned poet Rumi

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, faculty, staff, and the community to discuss the influence of 13th-century Persian poet Jalal al-Din Rumi at the Fall 2019 Great Questions Lecture Series. The event will be … Continue reading

ACC celebrates with third annual Veterans Day Commemoration

The Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes veterans, students, their families, and employees to the third annual Veterans Day Commemoration from noon to 2 p.m., Monday, November 11, at ACC Elgin Campus (1501 U.S. 290, … Continue reading

State of Texas: Democrats suing state over ban on mobile voting locations

State of Texas: Democrats suing state over ban on mobile voting locations By: Steffi Lee AUSTIN (KXAN) — Last session lawmakers passed House Bill 1888 that bans mobile polling locations. Supporters of the bill said … Continue reading

Many college students don’t have regular access to food. Here’s how universities are trying to help.

Austin American-Statesman: Many college students don’t have regular access to food. Here’s how universities are trying to help. By Lara Korte Despite a wet cold front that blew in overnight, the crowd of college students began … Continue reading

Studio 512 cooks up support for student scholarships through Boots & Bats Gala

Studio 512 cooks up support for student scholarships through Boots & Bats Gala Austin Community College (ACC) hosts the second annual Boots & Bats Gala Saturday, November 2, to support student scholarships.  Date: Saturday, November … Continue reading

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