Decades-old NASA documents are helping ACC Honors Program student Gordon Ray piece together the unlikely story behind the first American flag planted on the Moon. The American flag planted on the Moon by Apollo 11 … Continue reading
ACC Student Gordon Ray Turns a Family Connection Into a Journey Through Space History
An Austin Community College District (ACC) Honors Program student is using opportunities beyond the classroom to investigate the story behind one of the most recognizable symbols of the Apollo era. For decades, a box of … Continue reading
ACC Votes: Get Non-Partisan Support During Primary Runoffs
The primary vote isn’t over just yet, as runoff elections for Democratic and Republican candidates are being held. Austin Community College District (ACC) is committed to civic engagement through ACC Votes by providing access to … Continue reading
Building Character in the Classroom: New Grant Program
Austin Community College District (ACC) is creating new opportunities for students to gain real-world skills for the workforce. The College was awarded a $781,200 ECI 2025 Institutional Impact Grant to launch an initiative called Transforming … Continue reading
ACC Honors Program Student Parker G. Named Chautauqua Scholar for 2025
“Opportunities like Chautauqua are life-changing, especially for students like me who come from communities where these chances don’t come around often. Programs like the ACC Honors Program have opened doors I never thought possible. They … Continue reading
ACC Celebrates Community College Month: Meet Adamari
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
Meet Your New Student Government Association Members: Marisela Perez Maita
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Student Government Association (SGA) is an integral part of the college. SGA serves as the official voice of the student body to link, promote, and improvise both the social and … Continue reading
Great Questions Seminars changing the way we learn at ACC
The landscape of higher education is shifting. More students want options to find the classes they need. This fall, ACC will fully reopen with a balanced blend of in-person and online learning options. For the … Continue reading
As tensions rise in the Middle East it can be tough for veterans at home
CBS Austin: As tensions rise in the Middle East it can be tough for veterans at home by Brittany Ford U.S. troops remain on high alert after Iran’s recent attack on U.S military bases in Iraq. “The … Continue reading
Professors inspire ACC graduate Sarah A. to new destinations
Just months after graduating from ACC, Sarah Alanis is taking her degree the distance. This December, she wraps up her first semester toward a bachelor’s degree in Italy. “I’m studying at John Cabot University in … Continue reading