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Austin Community College Offers Bachelor’s Degrees in High-Demand Fields

Applications are now open for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) bachelor’s degree programs. The College offers four specialized bachelor’s degrees to meet industry needs and prepare students for high-demand careers. These programs include Manufacturing Engineering … 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

“Skill I will carry with me for the rest of my life” | ACC Nursing student Lorenzo prepares to graduate

Austin Community College District (ACC) honors our students’ incredible achievements at the upcoming Spring 2024 Commencement. More than 3,000 are invited to the ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday, May 17, at H-E-B Center at Cedar … Continue reading

Austin Fire Department Members, ACC Faculty and Students, and Austin City Council Member pose for a picture with plaque

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

Professional Nursing students training during class with monitors and hospital bed

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

ACC nursing student Gabby poses for a picture

Explore a future in health care! Meet ACC Nursing student Gabby

Explore your future in healthcare at Austin Community College District’s (ACC) annual Health Science Open House on Saturday, February 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eastview Campus. Students and the community are invited … Continue reading

Group of nursing students meet in front of a hospital bed

ACC adds clinical opportunities for RN-to-BSN students through new partnership

Austin Community College District (ACC) partners with the Black Men’s Health Clinic (BMHC) to provide essential clinical training for students to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. About the Partnership with BMHC … Continue reading

ACC ESMP and RN students participate in interdepartmental training simulation

Explore a future in health care! You’re Invited to ACC’s Health Sciences Open House

In the next seven years, the healthcare industry in Central Texas is expected to grow in big ways. Seven new hospitals and expansions at nine of its current hospitals have all been announced. You can … Continue reading

Fall 2023 Graduation Spotlight: Meet Iyana Mitchell

Meet Iyana Mitchell, who came to ACC through support from the college’s partner Capital IDEA. Iyana began at ACC in 2017 and after a series of road bumps and the loss of her brother, she persisted in completing her degree in Nursing.  Continue reading

Fall 2023 Graduation Spotlight: Meet Tsega Ande

Meet Tsega Ande. After beginning at ACC in 2017, 45-year-old Tsega is completing her associate degree in professional nursing. She came to ACC through support from the college’s partnership with Capital IDEA, which provides personalized assistance and support to eligible students.  Continue reading

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