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ACC’s Biotechnology Department welcomes AISD students for DNA Day

In a celebration of scientific inquiry and hands-on learning, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Biotechnology Department is partnering with the college’s Make It Center (MIC) and BioRad Laboratories to host DNA Day at ACC. DNA … Continue reading

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U.S. Sen. Cornyn announces new reentry legislation at ACC

New proposed federal legislation could expand and support students at Austin Community College District (ACC). U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) presented the proposal at the ACC Make It Center (in Highland Campus) on Monday, January … Continue reading

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ACC hosts training and panel discussion for student parents through FamilyU experience

Austin Community College District (ACC) is looking into the experiences of our students who are parents. The college hosts a special FamilyU panel discussion on Thursday, February 1, to share insights and hear directly from … Continue reading

Meet Dylan, ACC and Make It Movement student on the right track

Austin Community College District’s (ACC) partnership with the Make It Movement is getting students on the right track to a promising future. “I’m Dylan Zamarron, I’m 18, I just graduated high school with an associate … Continue reading

Golden Anniversary: ACC Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Central Texas

Sunday, September 17, 2023 marks 50 years since Austin Community College District (ACC) officially opened its doors. The college first held classes on September 17, 1973, to meet the needs and demands for higher education … Continue reading

New Big Day Orientation event for students launches this fall

Hundreds of new ACC students will get an exclusive orientation experience at Austin Commuity College District’s (ACC) inaugural Big Day Orientation event. Student Affairs launched this new orientation session format to offer an experience similar … Continue reading

Make it Center VIP Ribbon Cutting

Packed House for ACC’s New Make It Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Austin Community College District is changing the way we explore careers at the new Make It Center at ACC Highland Campus. Make It Center connects passion and purpose to promising careers. Continue reading

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