NATION’S LARGEST STUDENT HOUSING PROVIDER RECOGNIZED FOR CULTURE, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE
AUSTIN, Texas – Sept. 23, 2025 – American Campus Communities (ACC), the nation’s largest developer, owner and manager of high-quality student housing communities, today announced it has been named to GlobeSt.’s 2025 CRE Best Places to Work list for the second time. The annual program recognizes organizations in the commercial real estate industry that excel in fostering employee satisfaction, career growth and inclusive workplace cultures.
“We are proud to once again be recognized by GlobeSt. as one of the industry’s Best Places to Work,” said Rob Palleschi, CEO of American Campus Communities. “Our success begins with our people. By investing in leadership development, innovation and employee wellbeing, we’re building a high-performing culture that drives results for our partners and sets a new standard for excellence in student housing.”
ACC employs more than 3,200 people across its Austin headquarters and nearly 200 properties nationwide. The company’s people-first culture emphasizes service, innovation and growth, with an average corporate tenure of more than nine years and nearly four years at the property level. ACC is deeply committed to developing talent and promoting from within—its promotion rate for senior managers exceeds 90%—and provides employees with access to programs including:ACC University, offering more than 600 on-demand training courses with 126,000+ courses completed to date.
Leadership Conference and ACCelerate events, which connect team members to executives, mentorship opportunities and career pathways across the company.
Culture Committee programs, which build connection and recognize employee milestones through companywide events, appreciation days, and service initiatives.
ACC also provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness program, including expanded parental leave, mental health resources, and annual wellness challenges.
This recognition from GlobeSt. adds to a growing list of honors for ACC, including Newsweek’s 2025 America’s Most Trustworthy Companies and Fortune’s 2024 Best Workplaces in Texas, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building a culture rooted in trust, service and inclusion.
