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Strategy for Central Texas Workforce Pipelines, Student Success Initiatives Outlined at State of ACC

Austin Community College District (ACC) shared its vision for building what’s next in higher education, workforce development, and regional economic opportunity at the second annual State of ACC, held on Thursday, February 19, at the … Continue reading

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Learn How Dual Credit with ACC Can Help Students Get Ahead 

Austin Community College District (ACC) offers dual credit programs that allow eligible high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. To help students and families understand how dual credit works, ACC … Continue reading

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ACC Board of Trustees February 2 Recap

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, February 2. Highlights include the fall financial report and refunding bonds. Below are highlights from the meeting. Federal Legislative … Continue reading

Discover Healthcare Careers at ACC’s Eastview Campus

Open house spotlights ACC’s expanding health sciences training as Texas faces critical workforce shortages Texas—and Central Texas in particular—continues to face critical shortages across the healthcare workforce, driven by rapid population growth, an aging workforce, … Continue reading

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Hays Campus Expansion Reaches 50% Design Milestone

Austin Community College District (ACC) has reached a major milestone in the Hays Campus expansion, with the Hays 5000 Phase 3 project now officially halfway through the Design Development stage. The project includes Building 5000 … Continue reading

Free Tax Prep Help: Prosper Tax Center Returns to Highland Campus

Tax season is around the corner, and for the second consecutive year, Austin Community College District (ACC) is partnering with Foundation Communities to provide free, trusted income tax preparation for the ACC community. Schedule your … Continue reading

January 2026 | Six Ways to Help Keep Your Finances Secure

Protecting your personal financial information is more important than ever. From Social Security numbers to online passwords, a single data breach can lead to years of recovery and unexpected costs. University Federal Credit Union (UFCU), … Continue reading

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Construction Advances on Round Rock Campus Applied Technology Expansion

Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to make progress on the Applied Technology expansion at the Round Rock Campus, one of the projects funded through the College’s 2022 General Obligation Bond. Work is underway on … Continue reading

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ACC Fall 2025 Commencement Reaches New High at December Ceremony

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated its fall 2025 graduates on Thursday, December 11, marking one of the largest cohorts in the College’s history. More than 4,440 students were invited to participate in ACC’s Fall … 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

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