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Work on 2022 G.O. Bond resumes at Hays Campus 

Following an intentional pause of all 2022 General Obligation Bond projects, work is once again moving forward. The ACC Board of Trustees heard an update from ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart about plans to restart … Continue reading

Find Your New Furry Family Member this Fall with ACC Vet Tech!

This fall, Austin Community College District (ACC) has a pack of pets ready to snuggle, play, and bring joy to your life! Every semester, ACC’s Veterinary Technology students, faculty, and staff nurture and care for … Continue reading

“Find your support team and lean on them” | Graduate Finds Family and a Future in ACC’s Dental Hygiene Program

For Kylar Northcutt, becoming a dental hygienist was not just about mastering clinical skills—it was about perseverance, growth, and finding a second family along the way. After beginning a back-and-forth journey at ACC in 2016, … Continue reading

ACC Health Sciences Introduces Innovative Standardized Patient Program in Nursing Education

Austin Community College District (ACC) is changing the landscape of clinical education — through simulations. The College’s Health Science Department adopted an innovative approach to produce technically proficient, empathetic, and culturally aware nurses.   The … Continue reading

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“One year ago, I suffered high levels of stress” | ACC student Maria makes now the time to take that next step

“If you already know what you are passionate about, don’t hesitate any longer and start making it happen. And if you don’t know it yet, start exploring possibilities, you will never find what you like … Continue reading

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2022 Bond | ACC Selects Construction Manager at Risk for Eastview Campus 

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees unanimously approved Linbeck Group, LLC as the construction manager at risk (CMAR) for the dental hygiene program expansion at the ACC Eastview Campus at is regular … Continue reading

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Future Healthcare Heroes completion ceremony honors 18 grads!

We’re celebrating the future of healthcare! Austin Community College District’s (ACC) latest completion ceremony honored 18 students from Eastside Early College High School (ECHS).  More than 75 people attended to congratulate the students’ success and … Continue reading

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ACC hosts Sonography Meet-and-Greet with Social Media Influencer

Take an inside look at the field of sonography with renowned social media influencer and sonographer, KristyDMS. Austin Community College District (ACC) is teaming up with BB Imaging to host a special, interactive meet-and-greet, and … Continue reading

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ACC and AFD Celebrate Five Years of Red Angels Partnership

A new plaque proudly hangs on the walls of ACC’s Health Sciences building at Eastview Campus — celebrating five years of making a difference in the community. The Austin Fire Department (AFD) presented the special … Continue reading

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ACC’s Nursing Program earns top NCLEX first-time pass rate

Austin Community College District (ACC) is proud to have one of the best pass rates in the nation for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in both its Associate Degree of Nursing (RN) and Licensed … Continue reading

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