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ACC commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month with series of events

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with a series of events and conversations.  Hispanic Heritage Month was established as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate … Continue reading

ACC honored by Excelencia in Education for effort to support students beyond degree completion

Austin Community College District (ACC) is recognized for its intentional work focused on serving Latino students by Excelencia in Education. As the economy continues to rebound from the pandemic, “Beyond Completion: Post-completion Efforts at Hispanic-Serving … Continue reading

Excelencia in Education names ACC as a national finalist for accelerating student success

Austin Community College District (ACC) is a national finalist for the 2021 Examples of Excelencia. The college’s Guided Pathways Advising Through Coaching program is one of 21 finalists and the only community college program recognized in … Continue reading

ACC recognized as a Top Hispanic-Serving Online College in Texas

Austin Community College District (ACC) is ranked as a Top Hispanic-Serving Online college or university in Texas by Texas Online Colleges. “Texas has 84 schools classified as Hispanic-serving institutions with student bodies greater than 25 … Continue reading

A Message from the President: U.S. Supreme Court Rulings

Dear Students, Faculty & Staff,  I am writing to you today to share important news with you from our nation’s Supreme Court. This morning, the justices ruled against efforts to end the Deferred Action for … Continue reading

ACC named finalist for national Seal of Excelencia

College recognized for its efforts to better serve Latino students, the fastest growing student demographic Austin Community College (ACC) is a national finalist for the inaugural Seal of Excelencia. The award, presented by Excelencia in … Continue reading

Ballet folklorico dancers in bright purple dresses with multi-colored shoulder and skirt layers performing in the South Austin Campus courtyard

Celebrate Día de la Familia

Austin Community College (ACC) invites the community to the 12th annual Dí­a de la Familia Festival Saturday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverside Campus (1020 Grove Blvd.). The interactive, family-friendly event … Continue reading

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