Fifteen years ago, a purple bat took flight — and Austin Community College District (ACC) found its wings. When the Riverbat brand launched in 2010, it gave ACC more than a mascot. It gave the … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees November 3 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, November 3. Trustees approved moving forward with a contract for a new Student Information System (SIS) Software Ecosystem, naming … Continue reading
ACC and Merit America celebrate first cohort to earn semiconductor certification through national model program
Austin Community College District (ACC) and national workforce training nonprofit Merit America are celebrating a major milestone in their new partnership. The first cohort of working adults completed the Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing program. At … Continue reading
ACC Expands Family Resource Corners to Support Parenting Students
New Austin Community Foundation grant strengthens basic needs network for students and families Austin Community College District (ACC) expands support for student-parents with the launch of new Family Resource Corners. These corners will provide essential … Continue reading
Whitney Jones Keeps ACC’s Dental Hygiene Clinic Running — and Students Smiling
For nearly five years, Whitney Jones has been at the heart of Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Dental Hygiene Program. She serves as both clinic manager and adjunct faculty. A proud ACC Dental Hygiene graduate … Continue reading
ACC closed Tuesday, November 11, in Observance of Veterans Day
Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The federal holiday honors U.S. Armed Forces veterans, including ACC military veteran students, faculty, and staff. Classes and … Continue reading
ACC Votes: Every Ballot Counts in the 2025 Texas Constitutional Amendment Election
Austin Community College District (ACC) continues its commitment to civic engagement through ACC Votes, the College’s nonpartisan initiative providing election information and resources to the ACC community. This fall, Texas voters will cast their ballots … Continue reading
ACC Hosts 15th Annual Women’s Health, Motivation & Empowerment Conference
Austin Community College District (ACC) invites the community to connect, recharge, and celebrate confidence at the 15th Annual Women’s Health, Motivation & Empowerment Conference. Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.Location: ACC … Continue reading
Celebrate the Season at ACC’s Elgin Fall Festival
Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, families, and neighbors to celebrate the season at the Elgin Fall Festival — a community event full of local flavor, a holiday market, and family fun. Elgin Fall … Continue reading
What Is Phishing: Understand Cyber Threats and Prevention
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month — the perfect time to brush up on your online safety skills. ACC’s Student Money Management Office and University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) share expert tips on how to … Continue reading