When Peach Taylor enrolled at Austin Community College District (ACC) in 2022, she wasn’t just pursuing a degree. She was searching for a place that could offer stability, support, and a chance to grow. This … Continue reading
ACC students take on NASA challenges at RiverHacks 2025
More than 140 high school and college students from across Central Texas gathered at Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Rio Grande Campus for an unforgettable weekend of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. This year, RiverHacks, ACC’s … Continue reading
ACC Honors Students Shine on the National and Regional Stage
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates our Honors students who continue to raise the bar through research, scholarship, and academic achievement. Six ACC Honors Program students have been accepted into Texas State University’s Opportunities for … Continue reading
ACC Community Turns Out to Celebrate R.B.’s 15th Birthday at Highland Campus
Dozens of students, employees, families, and community partners gathered at ACC Highland to celebrate a major milestone — R.B. the Riverbat’s 15th birthday. The celebration took place in the Paseo at Highland Campus, where ACC’s … 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 Chancellor Joins Statewide Leaders to Discuss Expanding High-Quality Career Pathways at TribFest
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart joined state and national workforce leaders for an in-depth conversation on the future of Texas’ talent pipeline at the 2025 Texas Tribune Festival (TribFest), one of … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor Named Among Austin Business Journal’s 2025 Power Players
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart has been named to the Austin Business Journal’s (ABJ) 2025 Power Players list, recognizing influential leaders shaping the future of Central Texas. The annual list, now … Continue reading
Celebrating 15 Years of the Riverbat: The Spirit That Connects ACC and Central Texas
Fifteen years ago, a purple bat took flight — and Austin Community College District (ACC) found its wings. When the Riverbat brand launched in 2010, it gave ACC more than a mascot. It gave the … Continue reading
ACC and St. Edward’s University Expand Transfer Partnership, Strengthening Pathways to Bachelor’s Degrees
Austin Community College District (ACC) and St. Edward’s University (SEU) are expanding one of Central Texas’s most comprehensive and affordable transfer pathways to a bachelor’s degree. The two institutions celebrated the next phase of the … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees November 3 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, November 3. Trustees approved moving forward with a contract for a new Student Information System (SIS) Software Ecosystem, naming … Continue reading