Austin Community College District (ACC) is moving forward with plans to expand its Hays Campus. The project is officially in the design phase. The expansion will bring a new academic building to the campus focused … Continue reading
“I was at a crossroads” | Tim V. Celebrates Graduation from ACC & TOOF Program
Austin Community College District (ACC) joined The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) and Workforce Solutions Capital Area to celebrate 23 graduates of a hands-on HVAC and automotive training program on August 6 at the John Paul … Continue reading
ACC & TOOF Launch Graduates Into Skilled Careers, Break Cycles of Poverty
Austin Community College District (ACC) joined The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF), Workforce Solutions Capital Area, and other community partners to celebrate a special graduation. Twenty-three (23) students earned new workforce certifications from a vocational training … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees August 4 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, August 4. Highlights included the 2025-26 property tax rate proposal, summer financial update, and updates on College investments. Below … Continue reading
ACC Opens Riverbat Bites Food Pantry on Every ACC Campus this Fall
New effort aims to break down barriers to college completion Starting Monday, August 18, Austin Community College District (ACC) will open Riverbat Bites Food Pantries. Each ACC campus will feature a stocked pantry with healthy … Continue reading
ACC Transfer Student Heads to UT Austin After Finding Confidence and Community at ACC
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates the achievements of students transferring to four-year universities this fall with a special Transfer Achievement Celebration. The event on Thursday, July 31, at ACC’s Highland Campus recognized students with … Continue reading
Austin Community College District Names Gizette Disher as New Chief of Police
She previously served as Assistant Chief of Police for City of Austin Austin Community College District (ACC) announces Gizette Disher as the College’s new Chief of Police, effective Monday, August 4, 2025. Chief Disher will … Continue reading
ACC celebrates students taking their next steps after GED Certificate
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates 28 students who are taking their next steps in life after earning their General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Their certification program was made possible through a partnership between ACC, … Continue reading
ACC Eastview Campus Dental Hygiene Expansion on Schedule to Open this Fall
Austin Community College District (ACC) is on track to welcome more Dental Hygiene students this fall at the Eastview Campus. Construction of Phase 1 is officially complete, marking a major milestone in the project. Furniture … Continue reading
Building Character in the Classroom: New Grant Program
Austin Community College District (ACC) is creating new opportunities for students to gain real-world skills for the workforce. The College was awarded a $781,200 ECI 2025 Institutional Impact Grant to launch an initiative called Transforming … Continue reading