Austin Community College District (ACC) faculty are getting creative to keep students hands-on while learning from home. “I am distributing lab kits for each of my students in the horticulture course. We collected a series … Continue reading
ACC becomes first community college in Texas to use 100% renewable energy
Austin Community College District (ACC) is among the top colleges and universities in Texas to promote sustainable, green energy. Two ACC campuses — the ACC Round Rock and Elgin campuses now use 100 percent clean, … Continue reading
2020 Sustainability Report shows college’s progress toward zero-waste goal
Austin Community College (ACC) continues its work toward its goal of becoming Zero Waste by 2040 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. In May, the college presented its 2020 Annual Sustainability Report to the Board … Continue reading
At Austin Community College, students and shelter pets grow together
Austin American-Statesman: At Austin Community College, students and shelter pets grow together By Lara Korte ELGIN — When Tootsie Pop came to Austin Community College a few weeks ago, she was a bit of a “hot … Continue reading
Just keep growing: ACC experts provide your winter gardening guide
By: Savannah Rugg, Agriculture Department Chair and Marissa Lankes, Sustainable Agriculture Continuing Education Manager When it comes to gardening, Central Texas offers two seasons — hot and cold. So don’t put away the shears and … Continue reading
ACC celebrates with third annual Veterans Day Commemoration
The Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes veterans, students, their families, and employees to the third annual Veterans Day Commemoration from noon to 2 p.m., Monday, November 11, at ACC Elgin Campus (1501 U.S. 290, … Continue reading
Meet ACC’s new campus managers
This summer, ACC welcomed new campus managers at Riverside and Round Rock campuses. Tracie German was promoted to Round Rock campus manager on May 1. German has been with ACC for 15 years and has … Continue reading
Adopt a pet cared for by ACC vet tech students
Austin Community College (ACC) is working with area animal shelters to find forever homes for pets who were trained and cared for by students in the Veterinary Technology Program. Over the past semester, these dogs … Continue reading
Elgin Campus lobby dedicated to teacher, mentor, and philanthropist Dr. Suanne Davis Roueche
Inside the lobby of Austin Community College (ACC) Elgin Campus, Building 2000 large, steel letters spell out a tribute to Dr. Suanne Davis Roueche. A national leader of the community college movement and philanthropist, Roueche … Continue reading
2018 Year In Review
2018 has been an eventful year for Austin Community College. The college opened one new campus and three new buildings, launched its first bachelor degree program, established exciting new partnerships, completed its website redesign, and … Continue reading