ACC hosts Dallas Herring Lecture watch parties with snacks and games at the following campuses: Highland Business Center (Room 201), Riverside Campus (Building G Lecture Hall), and Round Rock Campus (Room 8202).

Austin Community College District (ACC) is honored to announce that our Chancellor, Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, is the keynote speaker at North Carolina State University’s prestigious Dallas Herring Lecture.

His lecture — Transforming Higher Education: Loving Our Students to Success Through Intentional, Courageous, and Systemic Leadership — offers an opportunity to hear Russell’s vision on student support and success.

Dallas Herring Lecture

Date: Tuesday, November 19
When:, 12 to 2 p.m.(CST)
Where: Virtual live stream available

“Leading with love and a commitment to listen can drive real change in higher education,” says Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Chancellor of Austin Community College. “We must focus on what students truly need—care, understanding, and support. I am honored to share ACC’s experience in this journey and hope to inspire our colleagues to prioritize compassion alongside academic excellence.”

This recognition underscores Russell’s dedication and leadership in higher education, which continues to set ACC apart as a model for student-centered innovation. His keynote will provide transformative recommendations to ensure students not only enroll but thrive and complete their credentials, an achievement that is vital for building a skilled, resilient workforce.

Highlighting ACC’s Theory of Change: A Commitment to Student Success

This invitation also reflects the impactful work ACC is advancing through its Theory of Change, a strategic framework that reshapes how higher education institutions approach student support. Through this initiative, ACC is actively addressing systemic barriers, with the goal of transforming the landscape of higher education to provide all students with the resources, support, and guidance they need to succeed. The Theory of Change process centers on the belief that by removing obstacles to education and personalizing student support, colleges can foster environments where every learner has the opportunity to achieve their goals. For more information, visit austincc.edu/toc. 

For more information or to register, visit the Dallas Herring Lecture website.