Austin Community College (ACC) celebrates its largest Early College High School (ECHS) class and other seniors who are graduating with college credits and committing to enrolling at ACC with the second annual President’s Reception, 6 … Continue reading
Adopt a pet cared for by ACC vet tech students
Austin Community College (ACC) is working with area animal shelters to find forever homes for pets who were trained and cared for by students in the Veterinary Technology Program. Over the past semester, these dogs … Continue reading
ACC accounting alumna granted Elijah Watts Sells Award
Austin Community College (ACC) alumna Jamie Castor is named one of the top CPA exam performers in the nation by the American Institute of CPAs. Out of more than 86,000 candidates who took the national … Continue reading
ACC hosts WEST Austin Studio Tour kick-off party and exhibition
Austin Community College (ACC) hosts Due WEST, the annual fundraiser for the 8th Annual West Austin Studio Tour, 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, May 10, at ACC Highland Campus, Building 4000 (6101 Highland Campus Dr.). … Continue reading
ACC votes to keep tuition and fees steady for sixth consecutive year
For the sixth consecutive year, in-district tuition and fees at Austin Community College (ACC) will not change. The ACC Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposed tuition and fee rates for 2019-20 during its regular … Continue reading
ACC to launch second bachelor’s degree in spring 2020
The Austin Community College District (ACC) will launch the college’s second bachelor’s degree program in spring 2020. The ACC Board of Trustees approved the new Bachelor in Applied Science in Computer Information Technology during its … Continue reading
Two ACC leaders awarded prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship
Two Austin Community College leaders have been selected for the prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence. Dr. Dorado Kinney, Central Region Campuses executive dean, and Dr. Gaye Lynn Scott, Academic Programs associate vice … Continue reading
ACC unveils Fashion Incubator to meet growing fashion industry demands
Austin Community College (ACC) unveiled the new state-of-the-art ACC Fashion Incubator Tuesday, April 30. The 7,500-square-foot facility offers real-world learning opportunities, commercial design and manufacturing contract services, business incubation, and career-technical training to grow the local … Continue reading
Elgin Campus lobby dedicated to teacher, mentor, and philanthropist Dr. Suanne Davis Roueche
Inside the lobby of Austin Community College (ACC) Elgin Campus, Building 2000 large, steel letters spell out a tribute to Dr. Suanne Davis Roueche. A national leader of the community college movement and philanthropist, Roueche … Continue reading
“The world has so much to offer”; Former foster care student sets out to serve others
After ten years in foster care and more than 30 placements, Corey Benbow found himself on his own at 18 years old. “When I aged out of the foster care system, I felt alone. I … Continue reading