Dr. Nina Almasy has been named Austin Community College District’s (ACC) new Health Sciences dean. She replaces Pat Recek, who retired after 24 years with the college in March. “I am grateful for the opportunity … Continue reading
ACC Nursing named Best of the Best for 3rd straight year
For a third straight year, community voters selected Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Nursing Program as the best program in Central Texas in the 2020 Best of the Best awards, hosted by the Austin American-Statesman. … Continue reading
Fourth ACC course receives national QM certification
Austin Community College District (ACC) is recognized with a new Quality Matters (QM) certification. The college’s Medical Terminology course (HPRS 1206) was awarded the national distinction earlier this month. “It’s an honor to receive QM … Continue reading
ACC Experts: Nine things to know about Breast Cancer
Written by: Tama Barrows RT.R.M.CT and Pamela Ivey RT.R.M, ACC Radiology graduates October is breast cancer awareness month, and it’s when we like to remind everyone of the importance of women’s breast health. Here are … Continue reading
Vote Now for ACC Nursing Program in 2020 Best of the Best Contest
Austin Community College District’s Nursing Program is a finalist in the 2020 Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Awards for nursing schools. Voting is now open and lasts until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. … Continue reading
Two ACC Health Sciences courses achieve national QM certification
Two Austin Community College (ACC) Health Sciences courses have achieved national recognition for quality online and hybrid learning, bringing the college’s total to three courses with national Quality Matters (QM) certification. HPRS 2300 — Pharmacology … Continue reading
Seeing inside Highland Building 2000: Departments moving in check out new digs
Construction paused and the dust settled a bit as Austin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff took their first steps inside the newest phase of ACC Highland. Six months remain until doors open at Building … Continue reading
Find a career in healthcare: ACC hosts Health Sciences Open House
Demand for local healthcare professionals is growing. One in every four new jobs expected over the next decade in Central Texas is in healthcare. Austin Community College (ACC) hosts its annual Health Science Open House … Continue reading
Time running out to apply for ACC’s nationally-recognized Nursing Program
Austin Community College (ACC) is accepting applications for its nationally-recognized nursing program. Students have until February 21 to apply for the fall 2020 cohort. The college’s vocational nursing (LVN) program was recently named among the … Continue reading
ACC approves new Vocational Nursing degree
Austin Community College (ACC) approved a new degree in Vocational Nursing to prepare students for entry-level positions in vocational nursing. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is structured to provide a flexible, affordable pathway … Continue reading