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ACC Celebrates the Lunar New Year

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community with a Lunar New Year Festival. ACC students, faculty, staff, and the community are invited to … Continue reading

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Welcome back, Riverbats! Spring 2024 semester begins Tuesday, January 16

Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes students for the spring 2024 semester on Tuesday, January 16. ACC employees will station at all 11 campuses this week to greet students and hand out swag as they … Continue reading

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ACC celebrates 2024 Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation week

Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts a series of events for National Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Week 2024, January 15-19. ACC students, faculty, staff, and the community are invited to participate.  The events … Continue reading

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ACC closes in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Austin Community College District (ACC) is closed Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The college will reopen Tuesday, January 16, which marks the first day of the spring semester. With … Continue reading

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ACC proposes free college tuition for high school seniors

Austin Community College District (ACC) wants to pilot a new program to make college tuition FREE for all high school seniors in Central Texas.  On Monday, January 8, ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart presented the … Continue reading

Apply now to attend the 2024 eco conference for free

Grant applications are now open for ACC students, faculty, and staff interested in attending the 2024 Annual Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Summit. This year’s eco conference is January 29-31, 2024, at the … Continue reading

Austin Community College student Marc Stoyer poses for a portrait during the Student Values meeting with the ACC chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Make it Center at ACC Highland Campus. Stoyer graduated in December 2023 with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Economics and an Associate of Sciences (A.S.) in Physics and successfully transferred to Columbia University in the City of New York to pursue a B.A. in Physics.

“The work has without a doubt paid off”: ACC graduate Marc Stoyer’s journey from ACC to Columbia University

ACC graduate Marc Stoyer prepares to transfer to Columbia University. Read more about his journey. Continue reading

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ACC closed for winter break December 22 through January 2

Austin Community College District (ACC) will close for winter break beginning Friday, December 22. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, January 3. Registration for spring will remain open during the break. Students may view … Continue reading

ACC partners with Macy’s for Holiday Style Scholars Celebration and Scholarship Awards

Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Fashion Incubator hosts the Holiday Style Scholars event at the ACC Fashion Incubator Studios to celebrate the achievements of talented student design leaders. Two prestigious scholarships also will be provided … Continue reading

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ACC Experts: Celebrate the Holiday Season with Sustainability

It is a busy time of year that could equal a lot of waste. ACC Experts share tips whether you are hosting, traveling, or staying in this season.  Written by: ACC Energy and Sustainability Office … Continue reading

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