On the November 8, 2022, ballot, Austin Community College District (ACC) taxpayers will vote on a proposed $770 million general obligation bond. The bond includes funds to support projects across all regions of the district. Projects … Continue reading
Getting workforce ready with Flex Factory
Starting October 7, ACC’s Music Business Performance Technology (MBPT) will host a weekly open mic event for Arts & Digital Media (ADM) students to flex their creative muscles. The Flex Factory serves as a “performance … Continue reading
ACC’s IMPACT Lab celebrates ribbon-cutting with local VIPs
As the Central Texas Manufacturing sector continues to grow, Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates the grand opening of the ACC IMPACT Lab, the college’s manufacturing incubator. When: Friday, October 14 Time: 9:30 a.m. Where: … Continue reading
ACC Highland Campus Phase 2 wins Best Project Innovation
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus Building 2000 won the prestigious Best Project Innovation award at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) 2022 Impact Awards. Highland Campus Phase 2 was recognized for its originality and … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor selected to serve on ACT Board
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Richard Rhodes was selected to serve on the American College Testing (ACT) board. Dr. Rhodes is one of three new members appointed to the board and is the … Continue reading
ACC hosts ACE Fellow to strengthen institutional and leadership capacity
Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes its inaugural American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow, Dr. Desmond Lewis. Lewis is one of 46 Fellows selected nationwide for the 2022-23 academic year. The ACE Fellows Program is … Continue reading
ACC Trustees approve tax rate for 2022-23
*Note: A clarification has been added regarding exemption opportunities and freeze. The tax rate remains among the lowest of community colleges statewide. The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved a new tax … Continue reading
ACC Highland Campus awarded Stars of Distinction for Excellence
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus is being awarded Stars of Distinction for Excellence by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for the 2022-23 Exhibit … Continue reading
THANK YOU! New Amado Peña mural at ACC Highland Campus unveiled
A big THANK YOU to the more than 250 people that came out to see the official unveiling of the new Amado Peña mural at Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus on Tuesday, September … Continue reading
ACC’s new Toyota training program receives certification; Helps address growing need for auto technicians
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) program received official certification Thursday, September 15. T-TEN provides a pipeline for students to train and apply for careers with Toyota and Lexus upon … Continue reading