Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart has been named a recipient of the E3 Alliance’s 2025 Catalyst for Educational Change Award. The award recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to advancing … Continue reading
ACC welcomes new Chief of Staff
Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes Aaron Henry as the College’s new Chief of Staff supporting the Office of the Chancellor. More than 104 people applied for the position through a national search. The College … Continue reading
Share your story: ACC Chancellor hosts virtual Student Town Hall
Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart hosts his first Student Town Hall to stay connected with students across the district. The virtual conversation allows students to know what is happening across the … Continue reading
At-a-glance | ACC Chancellor holds press conference on First 100 Days Observations
Austin Community College District (ACC) is exploring opportunities to improve student outcomes, close workforce gaps, and expand access to financial well-being for our community. On Monday, November 6, the college’s new Chancellor, Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor shares First 100 Days Observations
The college’s new Chancellor, Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, has spent his first month meeting the students, faculty, and staff. His First 100 Days plan includes scheduled tours and conversations at all 11 ACC campuses as well as virtual town hall meetings with both employees and students. Continue reading
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart Begins Service as ACC’s 9th Chancellor
Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes new Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart. Russell, as he prefers to be called, began his service as the ninth ACC chancellor Monday, October 2, 2023. The ACC Board of Trustees … Continue reading
ACC’s New Chancellor Selected For Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) new chancellor, Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, has been selected for the prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence. He will join the 25 other community college presidents in the inaugural … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees August 21 meeting recap
The ACC Board of Trustees met for its regular August meeting on Monday, August 21. Trustees approved the contract for the new ACC chancellor, a new certification program, and the 2023-24 property tax rate. Below … Continue reading
ACC Trustees Approve Contract for Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart as New Chancellor
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees approved the employment agreement of Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart during its regular board meeting on Monday, August 21. Dr. Lowery-Hart will begin his service as the ninth … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees July 24 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, July 24. Highlights include the announcement of the lone finalist for ACC Chancellor, updates on the 2022 general obligation … Continue reading