Austin Community College Events For Jan. 13-19, 2020

From help registering for classes to free bus passes in getting to class, the college has a full array of activities and offers planned. .

Austin Community College Launches Community Events

From free job search training to signing up for exciting new courses, college system kicks off new year in robust fashion.

Austin Community College Nursing Program Among Nation's Best

NursingProcess.org, a leading online source for nursing education and career information, deems local program one of the state's best.

Gift Idea: UT-Austin Mars Crater Model You Can Print Yourself

Still seeking the perfect holiday gift? Researchers offer a free file to download a model of Jezero Crater where Mars rover will soon land.

Austin Community College Events: Dec. 16-22, 2019

From the annual Giving Tree Program to launching of the Honors Program, much is happening at the school this year.

Austin Ed Fund Disburses $39K In Grants To Campuses

The revenue stream is described as support for time-sensitive academic or extracurricular needs not covered by the campus budget.

Austin Is The Best College City In America: Report

WalletHub compared more than 400 U.S. cities —​ also grouped by city size —​ based on 31 key indicators in compiling its rankings.

Austin Community College Events For Dec. 9-15, 2019

From a commencement for a record-breaking number of students to a 'Brown Santa' event, much is happening at the school in the coming days.

UT-Austin Team Helps Fight Global Plastics Pollution

A global citizen science initiative dubbed the 'Nurdle Patrol' got $1M as part of a $50M settlement against a polluter in Texas.

UT-Austin Taps Jackson School of Geosciences Dean

Claudia Mora currently works at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where she serves as the deputy division leader of the Chemistry Division.

Austin Community College Events From Dec. 2-8, 2019

From a student art sale to a community conversation on the Pinnacle campus, many activities are planned in the coming days.

UT-Austin Investigating Former Procurement Official

The former assistant vice president now holds a similar position with Austin ISD.

Austin Community College Extends President's Contract

Dr. Richard Rhodes' will continue serving in his leadership role until August 2022, and has received a raise for his many accomplishments.

UT-Austin Alumna To Be Honored At The White House

Teresa Lozano Long will be honored with the National Humanities Medal during a White House ceremony this week.

Austin Community College Wants You To Wear Purple This Week

Wednesday, Nov. 20, is ACC Riverbat Day commemorating mascot's 9th birthday.

Austin ISD Approves Schools Closure Plan

In a 6-3 vote just before midnight, board approves plan to close Brooke, Metz, Pease and Sims elementary schools by 2020-21 school year.

University of Texas System Hikes 2020-21 Tuition By 2.6 Percent

Across-the-board hikes at 8 academic campuses —​ including UT-Austin —​ amount to a $290 annual increase for in-state students.

Researchers Propose Alternative Austin ISD Streamlining

Look to Dallas ISD's Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) program to improve struggling schools without closures, analysts suggest.

Austin Ed Fund Raises $300K-Plus For Students, Teachers

Student Opportunity Fund and Innovation Grants were celebrated during the recent 'Inspire the Future' luncheon staged by Austin ISD.

UT-Austin Students Honored For Civic Engagement Efforts

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge highlights excellence in student voter engagement during the 2018 midterm elections.

Delayed Start For Austin ISD Amid Inclement Weather

The school district said the decision was made with the safety of students and staff in mind.

UT-Austin Hosts Vintage Car Show

The procession of cars that include Shelbys, Cobras and Ford GT40s will showcase the collection of UT benefactor Gary L. Thomas and others.

Austin Community College Schedules Myriad Events

From its annual gala to registration for spring classes, community college system has a bevy of happenings set for the coming days.

UT-Austin Seeks To Diversify STEM Faculty Ranks

School joins 19 other universities in 3-year effort to develop and strengthen inclusive recruitment, hiring and retention practices.

Welch Foundation Establishes UT-Austin Chemical Engineering Chair

$2.5 million gift from Welch Foundation will enable creation of the Norbert Dittrich-Welch Chair in Chemical Engineering.

National Academy Of Medicine Taps UT-Austin Neurologist

Dean Clay Johnston of Dell Medical School at university, elected to prestigious National Academy of Medicine.

Austin Community College Nursing Program Deemed Best

Renowned program was selected 2019 'Best of the Best' among area nursing programs by community voters in an online poll.

UT-Austin Professor John Goodenough Wins Nobel Prize In Chemistry

Goodenough was awarded the prize along with two others for the development of lithium-ion batteries.

ACC Seeks Community Input On Pinnacle Campus Future

College to host community conversations to gather feedback about a future ACC Pinnacle Campus on current site near Y in Oak Hill.

Austin Community College Districts Schedules Key Events

ACC will host various community gatherings from Oct. 7-13, including 'Financial Aid Month' aid to 'Guided Pathways' showcasing.

UT-Austin Alumnus Donation Spurs Engineering Building Work

$25M gift from '72 grad Gary L. Thomas — capping $60M fundraising effort — earns naming rights to new engineering building.

Austin Chamber Recognizes Educational Excellence

Award winners to be recognized Nov. 14 during 'State of Education' in showcasing efforts to prepare students for college and careers.

Austin Community College District Gets $7.5M NSF Grant

Money will go toward building national network to grow biotechnology education and encourage research opportunities.

UT-Austin Professor Ousted Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims

Composition professor Dan Welcher is said to have continually made inappropriate comments to students, and kissed on on the mouth.

Kendra Scott Launches Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute At UT

Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute heralded at The University of Texas at Austin on Tuesday.

UT-Austin Hopes To 'Shift' Attitudes On Campus Drug Use

University officials to launch SHIFT, an initiative aimed at changing the culture of substance use on campus, at Sept. 24 kickoff event.

UT-Austin President Details 'State Of The University'

University President Gregory L. Fenves unveils 'Council For Texas Impact' as engine for accomplishing ambitious set of goals for the future.

Austin Community College Sets Tax Rate

Even as agreed-upon tax rate is lower than originally proposed, $5K exemption is made for all homeowners in the district.

UT-Austin President To Outline Future Vision For University

Fenves on Wednesday will outline initiatives and collaborations related to new student housing and financial aid among other issues.

Round Rock ISD Offers Parent And Family Seminars

Free events for parents and guardians give access to experts with valuable information focused on academic, wellness needs of students,