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Official ACC Press Releases

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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New Faces at Austin Community College: Enrollment Surge for Fall 2024

Get ready for many new faces on Austin Community College District (ACC) campuses. One month after fall registration opened, preliminary enrollment data show registrations continue to climb, especially among new students. According to fall 2024 … Continue reading

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ACC Closed May 27 in Observance of Memorial Day; Registration Remains Open

Austin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 27. The college will reopen Tuesday, May 28. Registration for summer and fall remains open.  Students are encouraged to work with … Continue reading

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