April is Community College Month! In honor of the month and our students, Austin Community College District (ACC) shines the spotlight on Riverbats—the students who make our community college great. Community College Month is a … Continue reading
Glasses, experts, and more! ACC gets ready for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, most of Central Texas will be in the direct line to witness a total solar eclipse. Austin Community College District (ACC) is your place to learn what you need to know … Continue reading
NASA Selects ACC Student for Special Scholars Mission
Imagine working side-by-side with NASA engineers to dissect challenges and develop solutions. Austin Community College District (ACC) student Juan Manuel Monsivais-Peña doesn’t have to imagine — he just lived the experience. Thousands of students across … Continue reading
Get a head start to join the next cohort for the Manufacturing Bachelor’s Degree
Central Texas has a robust and diverse manufacturing industry, with thousands of high-paying positions going unfilled. Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts an open house for those looking to take the next step in their … Continue reading
New $250k donation from NXP Foundation funds scholarships & new manufacturing lab
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a new $250,000 gift from NXP Foundation to support scholarships and a new advanced manufacturing lab at ACC Highland. The nonprofit organization associated with NXP Semiconductors presented a ceremonial … Continue reading
Two Years in a Row: ACC named among best Engineering Degree Programs in the nation by Intelligent.com
For the second year in a row, Austin Community College District (ACC) is ranked with the best engineering associate degree in the nation. The recent report, released by Intelligent.com, compared 704 programs from 2,900 universities … Continue reading
ACC recognized for 5 top programs in state and nation in new rankings report
Austin Community College District (ACC) is named one of the top institutions in the state and nation in 5 key programs according to a new report released by Intelligent.com. The national research group provides unbiased … Continue reading
Save time and money through ACC’s new FutureCATS transfer program
Austin Community College District (ACC) launches a new program to save students time and money when they transfer. Created through the Equity Transfer Initiative, FutureCATS is a transfer support program for students planning to transfer … Continue reading
ACC recognized as a top 2021 Engineering Degree Program
Austin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized as one of the Best Engineering Degree Programs by Intelligent.com, a higher education resource guide. ACC, the only community college on the list, ranked number 24 in … Continue reading
Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC becomes largest in Texas
A message from Shana Shaw, Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at ACC associate professor of practice: Austin Community College (ACC), the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University (TAMU), and Chevron partnered to launch the Texas … Continue reading