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Official ACC Press Releases

Trustees Name Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart sole finalist for Austin Community College District Chancellor

After months of searching, and an in-depth interview process, the ACC Board of Trustees has named Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart as the sole finalist for our new Chancellor. If appointed, Lowery-Hart would become the ninth Chancellor of the Austin Community College District. Continue reading

ACC Chancellor Selected for National Research on Latino College Completion

Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Richard Rhodes is one of 25 leaders nationwide selected to bring new analysis on Latino college completion and enrollment trends across the United States to the public. It’s … Continue reading

ACC & Dwyer Workforce Development launch program to train more nurses

Austin Community College District (ACC) and Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) launch a new partnership to train and skill-up more nurses and help close the healthcare workforce gap in Central Texas.  ACC and DWD created a … Continue reading

South Austin Campus

ACC empowers lifelong learning with new AVANCE to College Program

Austin Community College District (ACC) teamed up with AVANCE-Austin and WorkForce Solutions Capital Area to launch a new program that supports parents who want to go to college and advance in their careers. The AVANCE … Continue reading

ACC closed in observance of Independence Day Tuesday, 7/4

Austin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Independence Day Tuesday, July 4. The college reopens Wednesday, July 5. Fall registration remains open, and the fall course schedule may be viewed here. ACC … Continue reading

ACC hosts community forums for three Chancellor finalists

Austin Community College District (ACC) will host a series of campus forums to introduce the three finalists for the next Chancellor of the ACC District.  All finalists will visit Austin this month to tour ACC … Continue reading

ACC launches new program to allow students to accelerate their degree

Research shows 8-week class program increase persistence and success rates. Starting new this fall, ACC will launch an 8-week pathway for the Associate of Science in Business Administration degree. Continue reading

ACC closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day

Austin Community College District (ACC) will close in observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 29, and will reopen Tuesday, May 30.  Registration for summer classes remains open through the holiday weekend. Students may select among … Continue reading

Make it Center VIP Ribbon Cutting

Packed House for ACC’s New Make It Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Austin Community College District is changing the way we explore careers at the new Make It Center at ACC Highland Campus. Make It Center connects passion and purpose to promising careers. Continue reading

ACC opens fall 2023 registration

Registration for fall 2023 classes at Austin Community College District (ACC) begins Monday, May 15, and opens to everyone on Friday, May 19.  The college continues to prioritize making college more accessible and affordable. The … Continue reading

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