From the moment he stepped onto Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus as a high school student, Daniel Ortiz Frias knew he’d found the place that would shape his future. “Seeing all the kitchens, … Continue reading
Seed to Supper: ACC’s Farm-to-Table Feast Raised $3,000 for Students
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Agricultural Sciences and Culinary Arts departments hosted their second annual Farm to Table Dinner fundraiser on Thursday, April 24, at ACC’s Eatery 73. The event raised nearly $3,000 for … Continue reading
ACC Fashion Showcase ‘Visions’ Returns with Student Collections and Collaborations
Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, employees, families, and the community to experience the 4th annual Fashion Showcase, hosted by ACC’s Fashion Design. This year’s event, Visions, celebrates the creativity and innovation of ACC’s … Continue reading
Experience Student-Crafted Cuisine at ACC’s Eatery 73
Austin Community College District (ACC) announces the opening of Eatery 73, a student-run, full-service scratch kitchen located at the Highland Campus. Patrons are invited to enjoy modern American cuisine made with fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, all … Continue reading
Meet OCRM Intern Vanessa T. as she takes advantage of opportunities outside the classroom
Getting involved at ACC can lead to some unique learning opportunities. These experiences take you out of the classroom and connect you with new communities and offerings to explore. Vanessa Trujano joined the Office of … Continue reading
ACC Hosts Renowned Italian Chef, Showcasing Global Learning Opportunities
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Study Abroad Program allows students to travel internationally during the summer, gaining academic credits while engaging in cultural enrichment. A group of Culinary Arts students got a sneak peek of … Continue reading
Join us for ACC’s Elgin Campus Fall Festival
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Elgin Campus hosts a community celebration full of fun activities, local flavors, and educational experiences for attendees of all ages. Elgin Fall Festival Date: Saturday, November 16Time: 1 to 5 … Continue reading
Culinary Arts students design wedding cakes: Meet Madelyn
From multiple layers to decadent piping and icing, Austin Community College District (ACC) Culinary Arts students showed off their final projects for the wedding cake class. The program hosted a free community tasting on Thursday, … Continue reading
ACC announces new Culinary Arts Career Scholar Program with Fonda San Miguel
Austin Community College District (ACC) and Fonda San Miguel Restaurant (FSM) partner to announce a new scholarship program at ACC. The local and iconic restaurant donated $10,000 to fund a Career Scholars track for Culinary … Continue reading
Two ACC Culinary Arts students selected for prestigous U.S. Food Scholars Program
“I have a dream to open an authentic 50s diner pie shop. It would focus on big slices of home-made pies, old-fashioned malts, and old-fashioned burgers and fries. I want to call it ‘The Sock … Continue reading