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Official ACC Press Releases

ACC Closed Monday, May 25 in Observance of Memorial Day 

Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The College will reopen and resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 26.  Registration for summer and fall remains … Continue reading

ACC Marks 50 Years of Student Art Exhibition

For 50 years, Austin Community College District (ACC) has showcased the work of emerging student artists across Central Texas. This spring, the College marks that milestone with its 50th Annual ACC Student Art Exhibition, now … Continue reading

“A female healthcare professional is explaining a surgical training mannequin to a group of five students. The mannequin is covered in a gray sheet, revealing a simulated human torso with an orange representing an organ. Surgical instruments and equipment, including a ventilator, are visible on a nearby table. The setting appears to be a medical training room.”

ACC, School Districts, and Healthcare Leaders Launch Central Texas Healthcare Academy

$10 million investment from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, St. David’s Foundation, and more supports new ACC-led academy Healthcare employers across Central Texas continue to face persistent workforce shortages in critical roles, from … Continue reading

A spacious, modern interior of a community college building featuring a large banner that reads "ACC is for EVERYONE." The scene includes various students engaged in activities: some are sitting on colorful, circular cushions on wooden steps, while others are walking or standing in the open area. The design is bright and inviting, with large windows allowing natural light to fill the space. There are seating areas with couches and tables in the background, creating a collaborative atmosphere.

ACC report shows $2.6B annual economic impact across Central Texas

Austin Community College District (ACC) generates $2.6 billion in annual economic impact across Central Texas, according to a new independent report presented at the ACC Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 4. The analysis … Continue reading

A modern building with a large glass facade stands under a partly cloudy sky. The structure features a central glass atrium flanked by stone walls. In front of the building, there are steps leading up to the entrance, surrounded by landscaped greenery and trees. A paved area is visible in the foreground.

ACC Purchases Building Complex to Expand Skilled Trades in Southeast Travis County 

The future campus fulfills ACC’s 2022 bond promise to support the evolving workforce needs Austin Community College District (ACC) has purchased a 560,000-square-foot building complex to rapidly expand high-demand workforce training programs in Southeast Travis … Continue reading

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ACC Freezes Tuition Again, 13 Years Running

Board vote keeps costs steady for 2026–27 In a historic move, the Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees voted to freeze tuition.  With the Board’s approval, the College’s 13-year tuition freeze stands as … Continue reading

ACC celebrates more than 3,700 students invited to participate in spring 2026 commencement ceremony

Austin Community College District (ACC) is set to celebrate a record-breaking class at its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14. More than 3,700 graduates are invited to participate this spring—an 12% increase from … Continue reading

A group of seven individuals stands on a stage in front of a large screen displaying the logos of Austin Community College and the Trellis Foundation. The setting appears to be a formal event, with a podium on the left. The individuals are dressed in a mix of professional and casual attire, smiling and posing together. Banners on either side of the stage. The atmosphere is celebratory and engaging.

ACC Launches AI Initiative to Predict Student Needs and Strengthen Workforce Training

Austin Community College District (ACC) will soon launch a new initiative to build human-centered and human-first artificial intelligence (AI) programs at the College. The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 11, at ACC’s Rio Grande … Continue reading

ACC Hosts Adulting 101 to Help Students Build Real-World Life Skills

Free event at Hays Campus offers hands-on workshops in financial health, career readiness, and well-being Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students and community members to the annual Adulting 101 event. The free one-day experience … Continue reading

Two men are seated at a table, signing documents. They are in an outdoor setting with a banner in the background that reads "Austin Community College District" and the phrase "Start Here. Get You." One man is wearing a black vest and glasses, while the other is dressed in a suit and bow tie. The school environment is a facility with industrial elements visible in the background.

Building the Future Workforce: ACC Partners With Sundt to Expand Skilled Trades Training

Central Texas’ growing demand for skilled construction workers is driving a new partnership focused on preparing the region’s future workforce. Austin Community College District (ACC) and Sundt Construction (Sundt) officially signed a new partnership Thursday, … Continue reading

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