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
ACC Closed Monday, May 26 in Observance of Memorial Day
Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The college will reopen and resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 27. Registration for summer and fall remains … Continue reading
Manor Early College High School Graduate Gets a Head Start With ACC
“Don’t be scared and don’t let anything hold you back.” – Mia Martinez, ACC Graduate This spring, 107 Manor Independent School District (ISD) students are invited to participate in the spring 2025 commencement. One of … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor Testifies Before U.S. Senate, Urges Protection of Pell and Child Care Support for Community College Students
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, May 21. The “The State of Higher Education” hearing focused on … Continue reading
May 2025 | Are You a Spender or Saver? How to Become a More Conscious Consumer
We all have a unique relationship with money—some of us find it hard to part with even a few dollars, while others don’t think twice about clicking “buy now” on something fun or flashy. Whether … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor to Testify Before U.S. Senate on the Future of Higher Education & Workforce Development
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart to spotlight the vital role of community colleges in building America’s skilled workforce and the critical need to invest in our students. Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart will … Continue reading
Sofia D. Gets a Head Start on College — Tuition-Free
“It feels surreal, but amazing!” Seventeen-year-old Sofia D. is preparing to walk the stage and earn her high school diploma with college credits from Austin Community College District (ACC). She is ahead of the game … Continue reading
ACC Music Graduate Accepted to World-Renowned Cleveland Institute of Music
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a standout achievement by graduating vocal performance student Kayleigh Hungerford, who has been accepted to the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) — one of the most prestigious music conservatories … Continue reading