Gov. Abbott announces over $54M in career, technical education grants across Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, totaling over $54 million, have been awarded to public community, state, and technical colleges, school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools across the state.
ACC South Austin campus lifts shelter-in-place order
The shelter-in-place order was due to reports of an armed subject near the South Austin campus, says Austin Community College.
ACC provides indoor drone training for law enforcement
The ACC drone program classes are helping law enforcement agencies expand the use of drone technology.
Three ACC students selected for NASA scholars program
NCAS gives community college STEM students an authentic NASA experience and encourages them to finish an associate degree or transfer to a four-year university to pursue a NASA-related field.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
ACC's Round Rock, South Austin campuses given all-clear after reports of bomb threat
ACC officials said police have given the Round Rock and South Austin campuses the all-clear following a bomb threat.
ACC disburses more than $1M to help students pay for summer classes
About $1 million of federal COVID funds went to help students who were impacted financially by the pandemic, and an additional $75,000 went to help forgive student debts at the college.
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.