Austin Community College District (ACC) partnered with The University of Texas at Austin (UT) to redesign UT’s online interactive campus map, transforming it into a more intuitive, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) powered tool that improves … Continue reading
ACC closed in observance of Independence Day Friday, 7/4
Austin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Independence Day Friday, July 4. All campuses and classes will resume their regular schedules on Saturday, July 5. Registration remains open for ACC’s 5.5-week summer … Continue reading
ACC’s Board of Trustees joins lawsuit following repeal of Texas Dream Act
Trustees agree to join a suit seeking to bring clarity to the recent ruling The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees is joining a lawsuit to seek guidance on the recent repeal of … Continue reading
Two ACC Leaders Selected for Prestigious Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program selected two Austin Community College District (ACC) leaders for the 2025-26 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Dr. Shasta Buchanan, ACC Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, and Dr. Elizabeth Knight, ACC … Continue reading
ACC observes Juneteenth with events, parade, and closure
Austin Community College District (ACC) observes Juneteenth — the national day of recognition of the end of slavery — with a series of activities and events. Wednesday, June 18 | Juneteenth Celebration | Eastview Campus … Continue reading
Austin Community College Launches “Executive Vice Chancellor for the Future” to Lead Higher Ed Into a New Era
Dr. Monique Reeves to Serve as Sector’s First Futurist at a Community College As the nation faces deep uncertainty about the value and direction of higher education, Austin Community College District (ACC) is taking a … Continue reading
ACC Hosts Virtual Artist Conversation on Gun Violence and Society: “American Roulette”
Austin Community College District invites the community to a virtual conversation confronting the realities of gun violence through the lens of art. The conversation features American Roulette artist collective members as part of ACC’s current … Continue reading
Austin Community College to Host 2025 AAWCC Leaders Institute
Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts the 2025 American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) Leaders Institute. The event is one of the nation’s premier events dedicated to advancing women in community college leadership … Continue reading
ACC Closed Monday, May 26 in Observance of Memorial Day
Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The college will reopen and resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 27. Registration for summer and fall remains … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor Testifies Before U.S. Senate, Urges Protection of Pell and Child Care Support for Community College Students
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, May 21. The “The State of Higher Education” hearing focused on … Continue reading