EXCLUSIVE: Get a first look at Austin Community College’s newly renovated Rio Grande campusBy: Michael Barnes Be prepared to be gobsmacked. The historic Rio Grande campus of Austin Community College — once Austin High School … Continue reading

Austin American-Statesman presents ACC with 2020 Best of the Best Award
The Austin American-Statesman presented Austin Community College District (ACC) with the 2020 Best of the Best Award during the Board of Trustees’ virtual meeting on Monday, January 11. This was the third consecutive year for … Continue reading

ACC Nursing named Best of the Best for 3rd straight year
For a third straight year, community voters selected Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Nursing Program as the best program in Central Texas in the 2020 Best of the Best awards, hosted by the Austin American-Statesman. … Continue reading

Vote Now for ACC Nursing Program in 2020 Best of the Best Contest
Austin Community College District’s Nursing Program is a finalist in the 2020 Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Awards for nursing schools. Voting is now open and lasts until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. … Continue reading

As DACA decision looms, Texas college students worry about their future
Austin American-Statesman: As DACA decision looms, Texas college students worry about their future By Lara Korte View story at statesman.com here Martha Paz left Mexico with her family when she was 3 months old. For most … Continue reading

Austin braces for 2020 Supreme Court DACA decision
Austin American-Statesman: Austin braces for 2020 Supreme Court DACA decision By : Nancy Flores Armando Sánchez hopes his Plan B never happens. When the 20-year-old talks about it with his parents, he begins to tremble. Sánchez, … Continue reading

Many college students don’t have regular access to food. Here’s how universities are trying to help.
Austin American-Statesman: Many college students don’t have regular access to food. Here’s how universities are trying to help. By Lara Korte Despite a wet cold front that blew in overnight, the crowd of college students began … Continue reading

Here’s what it takes to be ACC’s mascot
Austin American-Statesman: Here’s what it takes to be ACC’s mascot By Lara Korte It’s a Friday morning and Michael Tobias has chosen to spend his day off from classes in a furry, purple sweatsuit. Tobias, a … Continue reading

Second chances: Lockhart inmates graduate from community college
Austin American-Statesman: Second chances: Lockhart inmates graduate from community college By Lara Korte [email protected] LOCKHART — Tears and cheers filled the gymnasium Saturday at the Lockhart Correctional Facility as more than 100 family members, friends and … Continue reading

Vote Now! ACC’s Nursing Program named finalist for Best of the Best Awards
Austin Community College’s Nursing Program is a finalist in the 2019 Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Awards for nursing schools. Voting is now open and lasts through July 27. Follow these steps to vote … Continue reading