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Official ACC Press Releases

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Austin Community College Offers Bachelor’s Degrees in High-Demand Fields

Applications are now open for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) bachelor’s degree programs. The College offers four specialized bachelor’s degrees to meet industry needs and prepare students for high-demand careers. These programs include Manufacturing Engineering … Continue reading

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ACC and Arizona State University Partner to Transfer Pathways with MyPath2ASU® Collaboration

Austin Community College District (ACC) announces a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students with a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU® program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed –– at the start … Continue reading

Festival University provides ACC students opportunity to work ACL Festival

Austin Community College District (ACC) students will get a unique opportunity for hands-on learning experiences during the first weekend of this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival. The students will work with festival crews to … Continue reading

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Discover ACC in Lockhart: Explore Your Future with Austin Community College

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites the community to a special college exploration night. Discover ACC: In Lockhart is an opportunity to explore ACC’s programs, meet with faculty and staff, and discover how ACC can … Continue reading

ACC Fashion Incubator, Macy’s, Kickoff Future of Fashion Course

Austin Community College District (ACC) Fashion Incubator launches a course in collaboration with Macy’s as part of the brand’s social purpose platform, Mission Every One. For aspiring fashion designers, this course provides an expanded checklist, … Continue reading

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ACC Trustees Adopt 2024-25 Tax Rate

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees adopted a new tax rate for 2024-25 during its regular board meeting on Monday, September 9. The new rate of $0.1013 (10.13 cents) per $100 valuation … Continue reading

Samsung Austin Semiconductor donates $200,000 gift to support ACC semiconductor program

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees accepted a $200,000 gift from Samsung Austin Semiconductor to help expand the College’s semiconductor training program. The gift was accepted during the Board’s regular meeting on … Continue reading

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Welcome back, Riverbats! Fall semester begins Monday, August 26

Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes students for the fall 2024 semester on Monday, August 26. Hundreds of ACC employees will station at all 11 campuses this week to greet students as they arrive for … Continue reading

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ACC receives $7.5 million grant for semiconductor training

Austin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized yet again for its advanced work in the semiconductor manufacturing sector with a new U.S. Department of Defense grant.  The College received $7.5 million from a Defense … Continue reading

ACC Trustees unanimously approve new Affordability Scholarship to help current students finish

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees unanimously approved additional Affordability Scholarships for current students during its regular meeting on Monday, July 1. Under the new program, ACC will cover the final credit … Continue reading

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