It’s time to submit designs for the 7th annual Student Art Eco Bag Contest held each year in association with Earth Week, April 22 through 26. Students are invited to submit original artwork with an … Continue reading
ACC expands online programs as enrollment climbs
Austin Community College (ACC) expands the number of online course and degree programs to increase flexible educational opportunities as enrollment climbs. “This is the fastest growing student population at ACC. Students need more flexible options … Continue reading
ACC voters elect new trustee to Place 8 in run-off
Stephanie Gharakhanian won the December 11 run-off election for Place 8 on the Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees. “I am excited and ready to get to work,” says Gharakhanian. “I decided to … Continue reading
Bond project construction updates: Highland and Rio Grande
ACC continues to make progress on $386 million in capital improvement projects approved by ACC District voters in the November 2014 bond election. In 2018, the college celebrated expanding to Leander with the opening of … Continue reading
Congratulations November Bravo Award Recipients
Austin Community College congratulates the following Riverbats Bravo award recipients for November 2018. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC’s values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress Creek CampusAshley … Continue reading
Earning A’s: Faculty and Staff achievements, activities, and accolades
This regular feature recognizes activities and honors of ACC faculty and staff. To submit news or suggestions, see the contact information below. The Human Resources Department donated 728 cans of food for the Food Pantry … Continue reading
2018 Year In Review
2018 has been an eventful year for Austin Community College. The college opened one new campus and three new buildings, launched its first bachelor degree program, established exciting new partnerships, completed its website redesign, and … Continue reading
In Memoriam: Gus Garcia — Founding ACC Trustee
The Austin Community College District honors the memory of Gustavo “Gus” Garcia, one of the seven founding members of the ACC Board of Trustees. “Mayor Garcia was a devoted friend to the college and a … Continue reading
ACC Honors Associate Degree Nursing Program Students
Austin Community College (ACC) celebrated fall graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program with a pinning ceremony Thursday, December 13, at Eastview Campus. Approximately 140 students were honored for completing the program. As the … Continue reading
New Skills to Share: Jewelry Professor Returns from Toolbox Initiative
With a drum, jewelry, and a new outlook in hand, Jewelry Department chair and professor James Lynn returns from West Africa with knowledge to share with his students. Lynn spent more than a week in … Continue reading