The White House: White House Announces Guests in First Lady’s Box – State of the Union Address
ACC student to join first lady for State of Union speech
Austin American Statesman: ACC student to join first lady for State of Union speech
ACC student invited as Dr. Jill Biden’s guest at State of the Union
When Jenny Bragdon walked into her first class at Austin Community College in spring 2015 she was nervous but excited. It had been more than 20 years since Bragdon sat in a class. She knew … Continue reading
2015 in review: Something exciting is starting here
2015 might be considered a year of transition for Austin Community College, as several of the year’s activities set the stage for great things to come. Following are some of the highlights. Special events Second … Continue reading
ACC named Bellwether finalist
Austin Community College has been named a finalist for a 2016 Bellwether award recognizing innovation in community college programs and practices. The college was selected in the category of Instructional Programs & Services for the … Continue reading
Building Learning Spaces in Unexpected Places
Campus Technology: Building Learning Spaces in Unexpected Places
Highland Campus, ACCelerator open extended hours
Austin Community College’s Highland Campus and ACCelerator computer lab now are open later during the week and on weekends to give students more time to use the ACCelerator, visit the library, get tutoring, or take … Continue reading
Dr. Jill Biden praises ACC in national speech
Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden praised Austin Community College, the ACCelerator learning lab, and the college’s MATD 0421 math class during a recent appearance with President Barack Obama promoting the president’s free community college initiative. … Continue reading
Student enrollment, success rates increase in competency-based classes
As Austin Community College expands its competency-based learning options for students, enrollment and success rates in the highly flexible courses continue to grow. “The students love the competency-based, hands-on approach to learning, especially the older … Continue reading
ACC offering career exploration and job training for women age 50+
BACK TO WORK 50+ at ACC information sessions begin Thursday, August 6 The Austin Community College District (ACC) is holding information sessions for a new program created in collaboration with AARP Foundation to help women … Continue reading