Austin Community College (ACC) celebrates Open Education Week, March 4-8, by highlighting the millions of dollars students have saved by taking Z-Degree classes. Z-Degree classes use zero-cost learning materials and open education resources (OER) — … Continue reading
Single Mother of 5 strides forward with help from Fairway 5K scholarship
In the midst of her second year, Eleni Kapasaki found herself needing a little extra boost. As a student in ACC’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, she was balancing school, work, and family. “I’m raising … Continue reading
ACC hosts information sessions for RN-to-BSN bachelor’s degree program
Austin Community College (ACC) will host two information sessions as the application deadline for the RN-to-BSN program approaches. ACC’s RN-to-BSN program is the only one of its kind in Central Texas. The program includes hybrid … Continue reading
Support student scholarships during Amplify Austin 2019
Help raise $5,000 for student scholarships during Amplify Austin, a communitywide day of charitable giving, from 6 p.m. Thursday, February 28, through 6 p.m. Friday, March 1. ACC’s Alumni Network is participating in Amplify Austin … Continue reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Clarence Watson
Throughout Black History Month, Austin Community College (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Clarence Watson, an ACC Social Work student and … Continue reading
ACC hosts Financial Aid Week March 5 to 9
Austin Community College (ACC) invites students to Financial Aid Week March 5 through 9 to learn about support and resources available to help pay for college. Hosted by the Financial Aid Office, the events begin … Continue reading
ACC hosts 5th annual Fairway 5k supporting student scholarships
Austin Community College (ACC) invites the community to lace up their running shoes to help support ACC students at the annual ACC Fairway 5K Cross Country Run & Walk 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 3, at the Riverside … Continue reading
ACC talks Black History Month: Marcus McQuirter
Throughout Black History Month, Austin Community College (ACC) sits down with influential and accomplished faculty and staff to discuss what Black History Month means to them. Meet Marcus McQuirter, the chair of ACC’s Drama Department. … Continue reading
Message from the Equity in Faculty Hiring Committee
The Austin metropolitan area is vibrant and complex. Our student body reflects this diversity and to ensure that we meet their needs, Austin Community College (ACC) has committed to efforts that foster equity-mindedness across the … Continue reading
ACC selects site for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center
Austin Community College (ACC) selected a site at its Rio Grande Campus to serve as the college’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center. The multiyear initiative is designed to educate and examine the … Continue reading