After fleeing war in Syria and arriving in the U.S. as a teenager, Raghad A. had to rebuild everything: her language, her education, and her sense of self. “I arrived at 15, barely speaking English, … Continue reading
Free, confidential health testing available on campus Spring 2024
Student Life and Vivent Health are again teaming up to offer FREE health testing to ACC students, faculty, and staff this spring. The HIV Mobile Unit will be stationed on campus to provide confidential and … Continue reading
ACC hosts Spring 2024 Wellness Week
With mid-terms just around the corner, it is a good time to do a wellness check. Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Student Life’s Wellness Week includes events from March 6-10 to help them overcome the … Continue reading
ACC Chancellor, students tour expanded student support centers
Austin Community College District (ACC) data shows the average student is only about a $500 personal issue from having to drop out. Three newly expanded student centers at ACC aim to support the whole student–– … Continue reading
Student Life Welcome Week Introduces Students to ACC
Austin Community College District (ACC) Student Life rings in the fall 2023 semester with Welcome Week. At the beginning of every semester, the Student Life team welcomes students to help them get oriented on campus, … Continue reading
Spring 2022 Finals Week
Contributed by Student Affairs Communications Finals are coming up, which means the end of the semester is near. Now is the time to encourage our students to keep up the hard work and finish strong. … Continue reading
Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award nominations now open
Austin Community College District (ACC) is now accepting nominations for the fall 2021 Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award. Presented at commencement, the Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award is the most prestigious student award given by ACC. The … Continue reading
Grab those controllers: ACC powers up first Esports league
Get ready to give those thumbs a workout. Austin Community College District (ACC) launches its first-ever Esports league beginning Monday, October 26. “With the Coronavirus pandemic, Intramurals aren’t happening face to face. This gives the … Continue reading
ACC hosts Australia for 9th annual Basketball All-Stars Exhibition Games
ACC’s intramural basketball all-stars host Australia’s Doncaster College Tuesday, December 10, at the Dittmar Recreation Center (1009 W. Dittmar Rd.). The ninth annual exhibition basketball games are free and open to the public. The women’s … Continue reading
Student Life 2018-19 Annual Report is now available
ACC’s Office of Student Life served 27,469 students during the 2018-19 academic year, an 11 percent increase from the year before, according to latest Student Life Annual Report. Additionally, the number of student interactions has … Continue reading