Category Archives: Students & Alumni

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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

Celebrate the Season at ACC’s Elgin Fall Festival

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, families, and neighbors to celebrate the season at the Elgin Fall Festival — a community event full of local flavor, a holiday market, and family fun. Elgin Fall … Continue reading

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ACC Student Finds Support As She Balances Parenthood, School, and a New Purpose

When De’Ja Reed decided to return to college, she wasn’t just thinking about herself — she was thinking about her son and building a better future for her family. “After Fox was born, I decided … Continue reading

What Is Phishing: Understand Cyber Threats and Prevention

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month — the perfect time to brush up on your online safety skills. ACC’s Student Money Management Office and University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) share expert tips on how to … Continue reading

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Registration Now Open for Spring 2026 at Austin Community College District 

Registration is officially open for the spring 2026 semester at Austin Community College District (ACC). New and current students can enroll now for classes starting Tuesday, January 20. Students are encouraged to register early to … Continue reading

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Hays Campus Expansion Moves Forward as Design Work Advances

Austin Community College District (ACC) approaches a major milestone in the Hays Campus expansion. The schematic design phase for the new academic building is scheduled for completion by early November, marking an important step forward … Continue reading

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Round Rock Campus Student Support Center Nears Completion

Austin Community College District (ACC) is putting the finishing touches on the Round Rock Campus Student Support Center, a project funded through the College’s Maintenance and Operations Bond. As of early October, construction is approximately … Continue reading

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ACC Board of Trustees October 6 Recap

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, October 6. Highlights include a web redesign project contract, out-of-district tuition, a report from the ACC District Police Department, … Continue reading

ACC Joins Cybersecurity Awareness Month National Campaign

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that highlights the steps everyone can take to stay safe online. Austin Community College District (ACC) joins the national campaign led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security … Continue reading

October is Financial Aid Month at ACC: Get Help Paying for College

Paying for college shouldn’t hold you back. That’s why Austin Community College District (ACC) is participating in Financial Aid Month this October to help students complete the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) … Continue reading

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