Dr. Monique Reeves to Serve as Sector’s First Futurist at a Community College As the nation faces deep uncertainty about the value and direction of higher education, Austin Community College District (ACC) is taking a … Continue reading
Apply Now to Start This Fall in ACC’s Manufacturing Bachelor’s Degree Program
Applications are open for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BATMET) — and there’s still time to apply for fall 2025. The new deadline is Sunday, June 15. … Continue reading
“I believe education is the pathway out of poverty—it’s true for me” | Meet BATMET Student Ineke H.
The application deadline for the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BATMET) is now Sunday, June 15, for those looking to start this fall. The BATMET is designed to help students take the … Continue reading
ACC Honors 2025 Pride Month with Resources, Events, and Stories that Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Community
Austin Community College District (ACC) joins communities in commemorating Pride Month 2025. Throughout June, the College will celebrate the voices, identities, and contributions of LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and others) students, … Continue reading
It’s Your Time: Pamela Ortiz Suarez Hits All the Right Notes at ACC
Pamela Xhunaxhii Ortiz Suarez is making the most of her time at Austin Community College District (ACC), and she’s doing it with heart, talent, and purpose. The 19-year-old Music Instrumentation major is working toward her … Continue reading
ACC Hosts Virtual Artist Conversation on Gun Violence and Society: “American Roulette”
Austin Community College District invites the community to a virtual conversation confronting the realities of gun violence through the lens of art. The conversation features American Roulette artist collective members as part of ACC’s current … Continue reading
Jalen Easley finds his voice and his next step at ACC
For Jalen Easley, Austin Community College District (ACC) is more than just a starting point—it’s a launchpad. Now 25, the Vocal Performance major first enrolled in 2019 with a clear plan. “I applied because I … Continue reading
Austin Community College to Host 2025 AAWCC Leaders Institute
Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts the 2025 American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) Leaders Institute. The event is one of the nation’s premier events dedicated to advancing women in community college leadership … Continue reading
From Classroom to App Store: ACC Alumni & Students Bring Music Education to Life with Chime Candy
What started as a class project has become a full and interactive music learning experience—now available on the iOS App Store. Chime Candy, an app that gamifies music education for children, is the brainchild of … Continue reading
ACC Honored with Excellence in GoPurple Award for Water Conservation and Sustainability Leadership
Austin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized with the GoPurple Award by Austin Water’s Utility Development Services Division for innovative water reuse efforts at the Highland Campus. The award celebrates organizations incorporating water reuse … Continue reading