Category Archives: Faculty and Staff News

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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

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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 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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Get help finding money for college! ACC offers special FAFSA workshops & 1-on-1 support in February

Just in time for Financial Aid Month in February, the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is now open. Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts sessions all month long to help current … Continue reading

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U.S. Sen. Cornyn announces new reentry legislation at ACC

New proposed federal legislation could expand and support students at Austin Community College District (ACC). U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) presented the proposal at the ACC Make It Center (in Highland Campus) on Monday, January … Continue reading

Emergency Preparedness Week Fall 2023

ACC hosts Emergency Preparedness Week January 29-February 2

The college will practice emergency response procedures and test its emergency notification system from January 29 through February 2 as part of Emergency Preparedness Week. Continue reading

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ACC opens new Military Network to support unique needs of military and families

It was a packed house as Austin Community College District (ACC) held a ribbon-cutting and opening ceremony for the new Military Network at the Highland Campus on Wednesday, January 24. The space will be home … Continue reading

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