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The 2026 ACC Scholarship Application Is Open

Paying for college doesn’t have to be a barrier. The 2026 Austin Community College scholarship application is now open, giving students a simple way to access extra financial support for their education. With one application, … Continue reading

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Honors Program ACC student named semifinalist for prestigious national scholarship

Austin Community College District (ACC) student, Parker Garcia, is a semifinalist for the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.  The nationally competitive scholarship supports high-achieving community college students with financial … Continue reading

ACC Once Again Named Top Producer of Gilman Scholars

Austin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a Top Producer of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program recipients for 2001–2025. Over the program’s history, 21 ACC students … Continue reading

ACC Student Research Symposium Accepting Submissions

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students to share their ideas, discoveries, and creative work at the 2026 Student Research Symposium. The event brings together students from across the College to present research and class … Continue reading

ACC Closed for Spring Break March 16–22, Registration for Spring & Summer Remain Open

Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 16, through Sunday, March 22. All campuses will reopen on Monday, March 23. While the College is closed, students can stay … Continue reading

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ACC Launches AI Initiative to Predict Student Needs and Strengthen Workforce Training

Austin Community College District (ACC) will soon launch a new initiative to build human-centered and human-first artificial intelligence (AI) programs at the College. The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 11, at ACC’s Rio Grande … Continue reading

While SXSW EDU talks AI, Austin Community College District is deploying it

As national leaders gather in Austin to debate the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, Austin Community College District (ACC) is putting it to work. ACC will announce a major investment from the Trellis … Continue reading

Start a Career in Advanced Manufacturing: ACC Launches New Cohorts Monthly

Advanced manufacturing is one of the fastest-growing industries in Central Texas, and employers are actively seeking skilled workers. Austin Community College District (ACC) gives students a fast, hands-on path into high-demand manufacturing careers with its … Continue reading

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ACC Professor Gary Moreno Receives National Recognition for Historical Research

Austin Community College District (ACC) professor Dr. Gary Moreno has been named the recipient of the Muriel H. Wright Award, presented by the Oklahoma Historical Society for the outstanding article published in its scholarly journal, … Continue reading

Pet Adoption in Central Texas: ACC Veterinary Technology Program Pets Ready for New Homes

Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start and maybe a new furry friend. The cats and dogs cared for by students in the Austin Community College District (ACC) Veterinary Technology Program are ready … Continue reading

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