ACC to close campuses, hold events for Juneteenth
On Friday, June 17, all ACC campus sites will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, the first year the college will be formally observing the holiday by closing.
Central Texas Transportation Consortium to host job fair at Del Valle HS
Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.
Possible job cuts by Tesla could cut into deal with Travis County
Travis County officials are also keeping a close watch. The multi-million dollar incentive package that brought Tesla to Austin does not require a job cut notification.
ACC launches third bachelor's degree this fall
The Bachelor’s of Applied Technology (BAT) in Manufacturing Engineering Technology is designed to move working professionals in manufacturing into more advanced career roles and help fill growing workforce gaps in the industry.
ACC Chancellor Dr. Richard M. Rhodes tests positive for COVID-19
Chancellor Rhodes is following the ACC's health and safety protocols and is isolated at home while he recovers. He is fully vaccinated and boosted, and his symptoms are mild.
AFD's Red Angels program partners with ACC nursing students to provide free health screenings
Students in ACC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will work side-by-side with AFD on May 6 as part of AFD’s Red Angels program.
ACC, Texas State partner to launch new program for transfer students
ACC and Texas State are partnering for a new initative to develop and implement institution policies and practices that ensure equitable access, retention, and graduation outcomes.
ACC Highland Campus police search for suspect who attempted to assault student on campus
ACC Highland Campus police said the suspect is not a student and is known to police. An investigation is open and a criminal trespass warning will be issued to the suspect once contact is made.
ACC Cypress Creek Campus to close March 21 due to water leak
Austin Community College’s Cypress Creek Campus will be closed Monday, March 21 due to a damaged water line.
9 Texas colleges, universities partner with Amazon's Career Choice program
Amazon employees in Texas will now have access to education from nine colleges and universities as well as national online education providers.
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City of Austin inviting innovators to compete in 7th Annual [Re]Verse Pitch Competition
The 7th Annual [Re]Verse Pitch Competition kicks off on Feb. 28 and the City of Austin is inviting entrepreneurs and innovators to compete.
ACC, Austin company partner to build new drone, train students
Zpryme is creating an advanced sensing drone at the ACC IMPACT Lab. The drone offers enhanced camera technology to help reduce and better predict the impact of severe weather events.
Free COVID-19 testing at select Austin Community College campuses
ACC is offering free COVID-19 testing at select campuses district-wide for students, employees, and the community. No appointment is required, and walk-ins are welcome.
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4
Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.
ACC expanding program offering up to $5K for tuition, fees
The program allows students to work toward a certificate or associate's degree in a “high-demand field” with high-earning potential as identified by the Texas Workforce Commission.
ACC makes changes to Spring 2022 semester because of omicron
Spring classes at ACC begin Tuesday, January 18. All on-campus courses that can be moved online will be for the first two weeks of the semester.
Austin Community College celebrates new Tesla employee training program
The program's inaugural class started in August with new classes beginning every four to six weeks.
ACC Round Rock Campus closed due to area-wide power outage
All Round Rock Campus classes and activities are canceled for the remainder of the day and will resume as scheduled on Friday, October 29.
Community rallies behind Austin skate shop amid talks of demolition
The owner of No-Comply skate shop was unaware that a demolition permit had been filed until the Historical Landmark Commission Review posted a sign outside their building.
Austin Community College fully reopens for fall semester
ACC says it is expanding on-campus and online options so students have more choices to get the classes they want when they want them, and with the support they need.