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Official ACC Press Releases

ACC Closed in Honor of MLK Day graphic with his monument

Austin Community College Closed January 19 in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Spring registration remains open; Classes begin Tuesday, January 20 Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In honor of the day, ACC … Continue reading

Austin Community College District & U.S. Army Deepen Landmark Partnership to Redefine Military Technical Training

New $16 million, 10-year agreement doubles the original investment in the Army Software Factory Austin Community College District (ACC) and the U.S. Army announce a new $16 million, 10-year Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) to scale … Continue reading

Austin Community College District Honors 52-Year Legacy of Founding Faculty Member Roland C. Hayes

Austin Community College District (ACC) will relocate its January Board of Trustees meeting to the ACC Eastview Campus to honor the remarkable career and lasting legacy of Roland C. Hayes — one of the College’s … Continue reading

ACC Opens Lockhart Training Center to Meet Growing Workforce Demand

New downtown facility will offer hands-on skilled technical programs starting in 2026 Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its newest education and career training center in Downtown Lockhart. … Continue reading

ACC Closes for Winter Break from December 22 through January 1

Austin Community College District (ACC) closes for winter break from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026. The College will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 2. Spring registration will remain open … Continue reading

ACC celebrates more than 4,440 students invited to participate in fall 2025 commencement ceremony

Free Tuition & Affordability Scholarship continues to drive momentum in student success Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 4,440 graduates invited to participate in its Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony. This class marks one … Continue reading

ACC Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

Spring 2026 registration remains open Austin Community College District (ACC) will close its doors at noon on Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30, in observance of Thanksgiving. All campuses will reopen on their regular … Continue reading

ACC Expands Family Resource Corners to Support Parenting Students

New Austin Community Foundation grant strengthens basic needs network for students and families Austin Community College District (ACC) expands support for student-parents with the launch of new Family Resource Corners. These corners will provide essential … Continue reading

ACC closed Tuesday, November 11, in Observance of Veterans Day

Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The federal holiday honors U.S. Armed Forces veterans, including ACC military veteran students, faculty, and staff. Classes and … Continue reading

ACC Free Tuition Pilot: One Year Later, Enrollment and Student Success Reach New Heights

College marks historic growth and stronger persistence As the second cohort enters the halfway mark on their first semester, Austin Community College District (ACC) reports record-breaking enrollment. Students are also continuing to stay enrolled year … Continue reading

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