Disruptions caused by the pandemic remain an obstacle for students across the nation. At Austin Community College District (ACC), students who want to complete their degree are now eligible for new support. The college was … Continue reading

ACC awarded $30,000 grant to help students pay for unexpected expenses
Austin Community College was awarded a $30,000 Project Success: Emergency Fund Grant to help students who are facing unforeseen financial needs continue on their educational pathways. The grant, awarded by Trellis Company in collaboration with … Continue reading

ACC receives Upward Bound TRiO grants totaling 2.6 million over 5 years
The ACC College and High School Relations Office has received two Upward Bound TRiO grants to prepare first-generation, low-income high school students for success in college. One of the grants will serve 60 students at … Continue reading

ACC awarded grant to expand nursing simulation training programs
Austin Community College’s nursing students will have increased access to patient care simulation activities, thanks to a $200,000 grant awarded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Nursing Innovation Grant will fund the purchase … Continue reading

ACC awarded national science grant to develop innovative research experience course
The National Science Foundation awarded Austin Community College (ACC) $300,000 to develop a unique two-year research experience course for students in STEM-related fields. “Traditionally, undergraduate research has been limited to students in their junior or … Continue reading

National Science Foundation awards Austin Community College $2.9 million
The University Star: National Science Foundation awards Austin Community College $2.9 million

ACC recibe $ 1.7M para capacitar la mano de obra en la fabricación de tuberías
El Distrito de Austin Community College (ACC) proporcionará capacitación laboral especializada para EPIC Piping Inc. a través de un donativo del Skills Development Fund de $ 1,7 millones otorgado por la Comisión de la Fuerza … Continue reading

ACC program will connect women 50+ with employers
College is one of five nationwide awarded an AARP grant for its BACK TO WORK initiative Austin Community College was awarded a $300,000 grant from the AARP Foundation to implement the BACK TO WORK 50+: … Continue reading

ACC STEM students to present water disinfection system to EPA
Austin Community College (ACC) STEM students will present their design for a solar-powered water disinfection system at the National Sustainable Design Expo April 11 in Old Town Alexandria, VA. “The future depends on sustainable products,” … Continue reading