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Official ACC Press Releases

ACC welcomes new Chief of Staff

Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes Aaron Henry as the College’s new Chief of Staff supporting the Office of the Chancellor.  More than 104 people applied for the position through a national search. The College … Continue reading

Headshot of Miriam A. Smith, new ACC Vice Chancellor of Advancement

ACC welcomes new Vice Chancellor of Advancement

Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes Miriam A. Smith (she/her) as the college’s new Vice Chancellor of Advancement & Executive Director of the ACC Foundation. Her first day will be Monday, March 3. In the … Continue reading

Bold Representation of Achievement through Student Support (BRASS) orientation event on Thursday, August 15, 2024, inside the the Make it Center at the Highland Campus.

ACC celebrates 2025 Black History Month with series of events

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate Black Americans’ contributions to culture and society. This year’s theme, “African Americans and Labor,” honors the impact of Black Americans on our culture and achievements. Austin … Continue reading

Emergency Preparedness Week at ACC is February 3-7

Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts Emergency Preparedness Week during the third week of every semester. From February 3 through 7, the College will share safety tips and advice and will conduct safety drills at … Continue reading

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ACC Prosper Tax Help Returns to Highland Campus

Austin Community College District (ACC) and Foundation Communities are once again teaming up to offer free tax preparation assistance for Central Texans through the Prosper Tax Help site at ACC Highland Campus. Members of the … Continue reading

ACC Closes January 20 in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In honor of the day, ACC will participate in an event to honor Dr. King’s … Continue reading

Welcome back, Riverbats! Spring semester begins Tuesday, January 21

Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes students for the spring 2025 semester on Tuesday, January 21. ACC employees will station at all 11 campuses this week to greet students and help them find their way … Continue reading

ACC announces $15,000 gift from Moody Center 

Austin Community College District (ACC) and the ACC Foundation announce a major gift from Moody Center, Austin’s premier entertainment venue, to fund the Moody Center Endowed Scholarship at ACC. The $15,000 gift, made through Austin … Continue reading

ACC Receives Clean Financial Audit for 2024

Austin Community College District (ACC) received a clean report of its annual financial audit. The examination was conducted by external firm, Weaver and Tidwell, LLP. The firm presented its findings to the college’s Board of … Continue reading

ACC to establish educational facility in historic Ford building in Lockhart

Austin Community College District (ACC) announces the purchase of the historic Ford building in Lockhart. The College plans to develop a permanent location in the downtown building to support the community’s growing workforce needs. Located … Continue reading

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