The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, March 3. Highlights include an update on state legislative priorities, starting talks of the next budget, and an enrollment … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor Honored with Catalyst for Educational Change Award
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 Unveils State of the College Report, Outlining Vision for Student Success and Workforce Growth
Austin Community College District (ACC) released its inaugural State of the College Report, highlighting its transformative efforts to drive student success and meet Central Texas’ workforce needs. The report was presented during a special event … Continue reading
ACC Expands Access in Lockhart, Offering First Classes in February
Just about three months after voters elected to join the Austin Community College District (ACC), the College will begin offering classes in Lockhart. Evening and weekend classes start Monday, February 17, at Lockhart High School. … Continue reading
ACC Trustees unanimously approve new Affordability Scholarship to help current students finish
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees unanimously approved additional Affordability Scholarships for current students during its regular meeting on Monday, July 1. Under the new program, ACC will cover the final credit … Continue reading
ACC prepares for fall 2024 registration to open
Registration begins soon for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) fall 2024 semester. Enrollment begins Monday, May 13, for current students and opens to everyone on Friday, May 17. New students should APPLY now so that … Continue reading
ACC Trustees unanimously approve annexation petition for Lockhart ISD
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees unanimously certified a petition from residents living within the territory covered by Lockhart ISD (LISD) who are interested in putting an ACC annexation item on the … Continue reading
Op-Ed | The Big College Challenge: Money
How We Can Make College Affordable for Everyone Written by: ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart When I first came to Austin Community College District in fall 2023, I knew I wanted to get to know … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees approves free tuition pilot program for class of 2024
Pilot to launch this fall for the class of 2024 and continue each subsequent year for 5 years The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees approved a bold proposal to offer FREE tuition for … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees February 12 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, February 12. Highlights include the college’s financial audit, appointing members to the college’s Regional Advisory Committees (RAC), and an … Continue reading