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ACC Featured Nationally for Innovative Approach to Student Housing Insecurity

Austin Community College District (ACC) is featured in Community College Daily for its work supporting students’ basic needs. The article ‘Student Housing Solutions’, explores how community colleges across the country are tackling student housing insecurity … Continue reading →

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New “Day in the Life” Episode Spotlights Parenting Students at ACC

Austin Community College District (ACC) is preparing to release the next episode of its award-winning docuseries “Day in the Life.” The series gives viewers a firsthand look at life as an ACC student. Produced by … Continue reading →

Austin Community College District Partners with Housing Connector to Expand Student Housing Access

Austin Community College District (ACC) announces a new partnership with Housing Connector, a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers to housing. This collaboration aims to connect more ACC students with stable housing.  According to a … Continue reading →

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ACC Board of Trustees May 5 Recap

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, May 5. Highlights included an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget, an update on Theory of Change, … Continue reading →

A Stronger Safety Net: ACC’s New Student Needs Plan Tackles Food, Housing, Child Care & More

Austin Community College District (ACC) is implementing a new plan to improve student access to essential (Personal) resources. This work will focus on high-impact areas and provide resources that data show are most likely to … Continue reading →

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