Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart has been named to the Austin Business Journal’s (ABJ) 2025 Power Players list, recognizing influential leaders shaping the future of Central Texas. The annual list, now … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor Russell Lowery-Hart Calls for Redefining Student Success at Chronicle Festival
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart helped open the Chronicle Festival 2025 on Tuesday, September 16, joining a national leadership panel on “What It Takes to Support Students Now” He was joined … 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
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
ACC Chancellor shares the ‘roads of life’ with Roadtrip Nation
“I accepted that I needed to go to a university straight out of high school— at the time, I didn’t really realize that other postsecondary options were available.” Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. … Continue reading
Op-Ed | The Big College Challenge: Money
How We Can Make College Affordable for Everyone Written by: ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart When I first came to Austin Community College District in fall 2023, I knew I wanted to get to know … Continue reading
At-a-glance | ACC Chancellor holds press conference on First 100 Days Observations
Austin Community College District (ACC) is exploring opportunities to improve student outcomes, close workforce gaps, and expand access to financial well-being for our community. On Monday, November 6, the college’s new Chancellor, Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor shares First 100 Days Observations
The college’s new Chancellor, Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, has spent his first month meeting the students, faculty, and staff. His First 100 Days plan includes scheduled tours and conversations at all 11 ACC campuses as well as virtual town hall meetings with both employees and students. Continue reading
Board of Trustees Hosts Farewell Reception for ACC Chancellor
More than 250 people turned out to bid farewell to Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Richard M. Rhodes ahead of the regular board meeting on Monday, September 18. The ACC Board of Trustees … Continue reading
ACC Trustees Approve Contract for Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart as New Chancellor
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved the employment agreement of Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart during its regular board meeting on Monday, August 21. Dr. Lowery-Hart will begin his service as the ninth … Continue reading