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
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
Get on track to start your Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Spring 2024
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree can increase career opportunities, allow for professional growth, and improve patient care. Austin Community College District (ACC) prepares Registered Nurses (RN) to take that next step … Continue reading
A Career in Care: Follow the Lifechanging Journey of Recent RN-to-BSN Grad Stephanie E.
For Stephanie Edwards, pulling her family out of poverty came after seeing an advertisement for Austin Community College District (ACC). Stephanie earned her RN in 2011 before returning to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in August 2023. Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees September 18 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, September 18. Highlights include approval of the property tax rate and ACC Chancellor Dr. Richard Rhodes’ final board meeting. … Continue reading
ACC hosts Health Sciences Open House: Exploring Healthcare Careers
Central Texas is home to more than 25 hospitals, with almost $2.5 billion in construction underway by three major healthcare systems to expand. As those projects are expected to be completed in 2024, Austin Community … Continue reading
ACC Welcomes New and Returning Students for Fall 2023: Meet Lorenzo Celli-Vargas
As students head back to the Austin Community College District (ACC) classroom, the college celebrates students at all different parts of their educational journey. Meet Lorenzo Celli-Vargas, a nursing student who is persisting to complete … Continue reading
ACC Celebrates Students as Fall 2023 Semester Begins: Meet Ana Hernandez
As students head back to the Austin Community College District (ACC) classroom, the college celebrates students at all different parts of their educational journey. Meet Ana Hernandez, a Licensed Vocational Nursing student who completed her … Continue reading