ACC report shows $2.6B annual economic impact across Central Texas

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Posted on May 6, 2026 by acc staff

Austin Community College District (ACC) generates $2.6 billion in annual economic impact across Central Texas, according to a new independent report presented at the ACC Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 4. The analysis … Continue reading →

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ACC Purchases Building Complex to Expand Skilled Trades in Southeast Travis County

Posted on April 16, 2026 by acc staff

The future campus fulfills ACC’s 2022 bond promise to support the evolving workforce needs Austin Community College District (ACC) has purchased a 560,000-square-foot building complex to rapidly expand high-demand workforce training programs in Southeast Travis … Continue reading →

ACC Board of Trustees April 6 Recap

Posted on April 9, 2026 by acc staff

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, April 6. Highlights include approving tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year, an update on the Theory of … Continue reading →

ACC Freezes Tuition Again, 13 Years Running

Posted on April 9, 2026 by acc staff

Board vote keeps costs steady for 2026–27 In a historic move, the Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees voted to freeze tuition. With the Board’s approval, the College’s 13-year tuition freeze stands as … Continue reading →

ACC Board of Trustees February 2 Recap

Posted on February 13, 2026 by acc staff

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, February 2. Highlights include the fall financial report and refunding bonds. Below are highlights from the meeting. Federal Legislative … Continue reading →

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ACC Board of Trustees Receives Overview of Federal Legislative Priorities for 2026

Posted on February 10, 2026 by acc staff

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees received an overview of the national Community College Federal Legislative Priorities for 2026 during its regular meeting on Monday, February 2. The priorities—developed by the American … Continue reading →

ACC Opens Lockhart Center to Support Training Needs and Workforce Growth

Posted on January 29, 2026 by acc staff

Hundreds tour new downtown facility set to launch hands-on trade programs in 2026 Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated a major milestone for education and workforce development with a ribbon-cutting and open house at its … Continue reading →

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ACC Board of Trustees January 12 Recap

Posted on January 16, 2026 by acc staff

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its first regular meeting of 2026 on Monday, January 12. The meeting was held at the Eastview Campus so the board could honor the … Continue reading →

An ACC District Board of Trustees regular meeting is taking place in a modern conference room. Six trustees and the chancellor are seated at a dais, with some raising their hands in a voting gesture. The room features a large wooden wall with an ACC District seal, and there are American and Texas flags displayed. A screen in the background shows a video feed of the meeting. The atmosphere appears formal and organized.

ACC Board of Trustees December 1 Recap

Posted on December 8, 2025 by acc staff

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, December 1. Highlights include the fall financial report and refunding bonds. Below are highlights from the meeting. Board Election … Continue reading →

ACC Board of Trustees November 3 Recap

Posted on November 7, 2025 by sydneypruitt

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, November 3. Trustees approved moving forward with a contract for a new Student Information System (SIS) Software Ecosystem, naming … Continue reading →

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