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Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month at ACC

October is Campus Sustainability Month, and Austin Community College District (ACC) is celebrating with hands-on opportunities to explore sustainability across the District. Throughout the month, students, faculty, and staff can enjoy solar-powered snow cones, tour … Continue reading →

ACC Celebrates Earth Week 2026 with Events Districtwide

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, faculty, and staff to celebrate Earth Week 2026 from April 20-24. With more than 50 free events across the district, the week highlights ACC’s commitment to sustainability through … Continue reading →

ACC Honored with Excellence in GoPurple Award for Water Conservation and Sustainability Leadership

Austin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized with the GoPurple Award by Austin Water’s Utility Development Services Division for innovative water reuse efforts at the Highland Campus. The award celebrates organizations incorporating water reuse … Continue reading →

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From Resilience to Stewardship: Max C.’s Journey to Sustainability at ACC

When Max Cepeda arrived in Texas, he had $20, a bus ticket, and a quiet determination to survive. Now, as an Environmental Science major at Austin Community College District (ACC), he’s shaping a more sustainable … Continue reading →

From Bottle Caps to Big Change: How Ana Ramos is Leading ACC’s Sustainability Efforts

From cutting campus waste to championing environmental justice, Austin Community College District (ACC) is home to sustainability leaders who are proving that bold ideas can spark real-world impact.  Meet Ana Ramos, a Civil Engineering student … Continue reading →

ACC Celebrates Earth Week 2025 With Sustainability Events Across Campuses

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, faculty, and staff to celebrate Earth Week 2025 from April 21-25. With over 70 free events across the district, the week highlights ACC’s commitment to sustainability through hands-on … Continue reading →

ACC Announces New Leadership in Facilities and Maintenance Operations

Austin Community College District (ACC) announces two new associate vice chancellors to lead the College’s facilities and maintenance operations work.  Dr. Michael Garcia will serve as Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) of Maintenance and Operations and … Continue reading →

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ACC Expands Wellness Walking Paths at Multiple Campuses

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites students, employees, and the community to join the celebration of two new wellness walking paths opening at the Cypress Creek and South Austin campuses. These scenic paths are part … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month at ACC: Get Involved in Green Initiatives

October is Campus Sustainability Month. Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts events and initiatives to foster environmental awareness and action within our community. This is an opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to come together … Continue reading →

CapMetro Green Pass connects students to ACC campuses for free

Get to and from Austin Community College District (ACC) campuses for FREE, with the CapMetro Green Pass. Just in time for the fall semester, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a one-year contract extension during … Continue reading →

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