KXAN News: Apple’s new Mac Pro will be made in Austin, not China by: Kate Winkle, Yoojin Cho AUSTIN (KXAN) — The newest generation of Apple’s Mac Pro computer will be made in Austin, the company announced Monday. … Continue reading
Panel discusses cultural appropriation vs appreciation
Spectrum News: Panel discusses cultural appropriation vs appreciation BY CHELSEY TRAHAN AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Community College hosted a panel discussion on cultural appropriation versus appreciation Thursday. The panel was a recreation of a South by … Continue reading
ACC awarded $250,000 to build apprenticeships in high-demand programs
ACC partners with more than a half-dozen employers to expand IT, healthcare & manufacturing tracks The Austin Community College District (ACC) will expand apprenticeship and other earn-and-learn positions for students through a $250,000 grant awarded … Continue reading
ACC and IBM partner to launch new apprenticeship program in Central Texas
Austin Community College (ACC) and longtime IT partner, IBM, announce a new apprenticeship program in Central Texas for students seeking careers in IT. The program, funded by a $1.5 million U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) … Continue reading
Trustees approve 2019-20 tax rate
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees adopted the 2019-20 tax rate during a September 16 special meeting. The approved tax rate of $0.1049 (10.49 cents) is among the lowest of community colleges … Continue reading
ACC awarded national grant to help launch new manufacturing incubator
Austin Community College (ACC) announces a third incubator at ACC Highland to build the manufacturing industry in Central Texas. Date: Wednesday, September 25Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.Location: ACC Highland Campus, Building 4000, 6101 Highland Campus … Continue reading
President’s Podcast: Implementing Guided Pathways for Student Success
In 2016, the Austin Community College District (ACC) began its work to implement Guided Pathways at the college to provide a clear, easy to follow road map to on-time completion so students can achieve their … Continue reading
Meet the 2019-2020 Full-Time Faculty Senate President
For four weeks, Austin Community College will talk to the incoming 2019-2020 employee association presidents. We will ask each of them 10 questions to get to know them better. Our second Q&A in the series … Continue reading
YMCA of Austin will move offices to ACC’s Highland Campus
Community Impact: YMCA of Austin will move offices to ACC’s Highland Campus By Jack Flagler The former Dillard’s store in the Highland Mall will soon become an Austin Community College building that will house public television … Continue reading
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Mariano Diaz-Miranda, El Centro founder, retires
As a child, Dr. Mariano Diaz-Miranda couldn’t envision a future in higher education because he didn’t see people like himself going to college. Born in Havana, Cuba, Diaz-Miranda moved with his family to a Jewish … Continue reading