Category Archives: Students & Alumni

ACC Board of Trustees Seal

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

A smiling individual with a tattooed arm holds up a certificate in a classroom setting. The certificate is for the "Advanced Management Education Program" and features the logo of the ACC. In the background, other people are engaged in conversation, and there are tables with papers and personal items like keys. The environment is bright and modern, with wooden flooring and a patterned wall.

ACC and Merit America celebrate first cohort to earn semiconductor certification through national model program

Austin Community College District (ACC) and national workforce training nonprofit Merit America are celebrating a major milestone in their new partnership. The first cohort of working adults completed the Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing program. At … 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

Whitney Jones Keeps ACC’s Dental Hygiene Clinic Running — and Students Smiling

For nearly five years, Whitney Jones has been at the heart of Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Dental Hygiene Program. She serves as both clinic manager and adjunct faculty. A proud ACC Dental Hygiene graduate … 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

Caldwell County Courthouse in historic downtown Lockhart, Texas, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

One Year Later | ACC Enrollment Surges in Lockhart Following Annexation Vote

Record growth reflects strong community demand and student engagement in the Barbecue Capital of Texas Enrollment in Lockhart is heating up—just one year after Lockhart ISD voters approved annexation into the Austin Community College District … Continue reading

ACC Explores the Power of the Unknown in “Exploring Uncertainty: An Interactive Art Exhibition”

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites the community to experience Exploring Uncertainty: An Interactive Art Exhibition, a collaborative showcase developed in partnership with ACC Studio Art faculty. The exhibition features works by ACC faculty, students, … Continue reading

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“Strap In, Kid”: How Karla Found Her Smile in Dental Hygiene

“Strap in, kid, it’s about to be a heck of a ride — but oh, it’s so worth it.” That’s how Karla describes her journey through Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Dental Hygiene program. Karla … Continue reading

ACC Hosts 15th Annual Women’s Health, Motivation & Empowerment Conference

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites the community to connect, recharge, and celebrate confidence at the 15th Annual Women’s Health, Motivation & Empowerment Conference.  Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.Location: ACC … Continue reading

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From Dental Assistant to Future Hygienist: How ACC Helped Pam Coy Level Up Her Career

For Pam Coy, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Dental Hygiene program is more than a degree. It’s the next step in a lifelong career in dentistry. Pam has worked in the dental field for 25 … Continue reading

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