Sunday, September 17, 2023 marks 50 years since Austin Community College District (ACC) officially opened its doors. The college first held classes on September 17, 1973, to meet the needs and demands for higher education … Continue reading
ACC recognized for 50th anniversary by several Central Texas City Councils
As Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates its 50th anniversary, Central Texas City Councils honor the impact of the college. City Councils are issuing proclamations in recognition of ACC’s work to change higher education and … Continue reading
ACC kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiestas Patrias
Austin Community College District (ACC) invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to start off Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiestas Patrias from 12 to 3 p.m., Thursday, September 14, at ACC Riverside Campus. Fiestas Patrias … Continue reading
ACC’s Veteran Affairs Department Receives Gold Award by Texas Veterans Commission
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Veteran Affairs Department received the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award by the Texas Veterans Commission. The award recognizes the college’s continued commitment to academic success of student veterans and … Continue reading
ACC hosts events to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events and conversations. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 and recognizes the culture and influence of Hispanic … Continue reading
ACC community invited to Go Purple to celebrate 50 Years & a Special ACC Homecoming Fest
ACC celebrates 50 years of serving the Central Texas community with Homecoming Week. ACC will host a week of campus events and activities for students and employees starting with Light Up Purple on Sunday, September 17. Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees August 21 meeting recap
The ACC Board of Trustees met for its regular August meeting on Monday, August 21. Trustees approved the contract for the new ACC chancellor, a new certification program, and the 2023-24 property tax rate. Below … Continue reading
ACC’s International Student Program is Growing; Welcoming Diverse Minds from Around the Globe!
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 100 new international students this fall! These new students came out for a special, day-long orientation to learn more about how to navigate college and the visa … Continue reading
ACC offers additional support as student loan repayment resumes in October
For the first time since 2020, federal student loan borrowers will be required to pay their monthly student loan bills, as interest payments also resume. Austin Community College District (ACC) works to help students prepare … Continue reading
Emergency Preparedness Week Fall 2023: Test Your Campus Safety
Planning for the unexpected and staying safe on campus, Austin Community College District (ACC) will practice emergency response procedures and test its emergency notification system as part of Emergency Preparedness Week (EPW) from Tuesday, September … Continue reading