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Enrollment grows at ACC as workforce and health programs see double-digit gains

Data shows record gains in enrollment, persistence, and full-time attendance Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes students for the spring 2026 semester beginning Tuesday, January 20. The College continues to see enrollment growth in almost … Continue reading

A smiling individual with a tattooed arm holds up a certificate in a classroom setting. The certificate is for the "Advanced Management Education Program" and features the logo of the ACC. In the background, other people are engaged in conversation, and there are tables with papers and personal items like keys. The environment is bright and modern, with wooden flooring and a patterned wall.

ACC and Merit America celebrate first cohort to earn semiconductor certification through national model program

Austin Community College District (ACC) and national workforce training nonprofit Merit America are celebrating a major milestone in their new partnership. The first cohort of working adults completed the Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing program. At … Continue reading

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Construction Progresses on ACC Round Rock Campus Applied Technology Expansion

Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to make progress on the Round Rock Campus Applied Technology expansion. This is one of the projects funded through the College’s 2022 General Obligation Bond. As of early October, … Continue reading

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ACC Manufacturing Open House: Explore Robotics, Semiconductors & More

Step inside your future in advanced manufacturing with Austin Community College District (ACC). Join us for the Manufacturing Open House. This free, communitywide event offers you the opportunity to explore robotics, semiconductor technology, and hands-on … Continue reading

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New Details | ACC receives $3.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund

As part of the $3.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant announced by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on August 14, 2025, Austin Community College District (ACC) will dedicate approximately 10,000 square feet of new … Continue reading

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Apply Now to Start This Fall in ACC’s Manufacturing Bachelor’s Degree Program

Applications are open for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BATMET) — and there’s still time to apply for fall 2025.  The new deadline is Sunday, June 15. … Continue reading

Carlos Rodriguez, a graduate of Austin Community College’s BATMET program, poses for a portrait Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Highland Campus.

Meet ACC spring 2025 Graduate Carlos R. as he earns his bachelor’s degree

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates over 3,300 graduates at its spring 2025 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park on Friday, May 16. Of … Continue reading

ACC Board of Trustees members and Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart smile as they are seated at the dais on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Highland Campus, before voting to name two spaces at the Elgin Campus in honor of Jimmy and Cindi Ferguson, recognizing their $250,000 gift to support student scholarships and food security.

ACC Board of Trustees April 7 Recap

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, April 7. The Board voted to maintain tuition and fees for 12 straight years and received updates on a … Continue reading

Progress Underway at ACC Round Rock Campus Expansion

Construction on the Austin Community College District (ACC) Round Rock Campus expansion is moving forward. As of the end of March, the project is approximately 15% complete, with site development work well underway. Crews have … Continue reading

ACC’s Advanced Manufacturing Program Earns First-of-Its-Kind Industry Certification

Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Advanced Manufacturing program received a first-of-its-kind national certification from the National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement (NIICA). The certification program ensures graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce by … Continue reading

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