American Campus Communities named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026

Recognition highlights ACC’s commitment to creating a workplace where early-career professionals can grow, contribute and build meaningful careers. 

Presented by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, the recognition highlights employers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting employees at the start of their careers. The ranking is based on a comprehensive analysis that includes a large-scale national survey, desk research and third-party data evaluating companies with more than 1,000 employees. 

“We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026,” said Michel Weathers, senior vice president of human resources at American Campus Communities. “At ACC, we are intentional about creating an environment where early-career employees feel supported, valued and equipped to grow. From learning and development to everyday team culture, we want people to see real opportunity here — and to know they can build meaningful careers while making an impact.”

At ACC, entry-level team members play an important role in helping shape the student living experience and supporting university partners across the country. From on-site operations and resident engagement to corporate and functional teams, ACC is focused on creating an environment where employees can build skills, develop confidence and see a clear path for growth. 

Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026 ranking was developed in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group and is based on one of the largest independent studies of the entry-level workforce in the United States. According to the published methodology, the study included more than 610,000 company reviews from more than 37,000 employees ages 18 to 28, additional historical survey input, desk research, third-party data and workplace-related media monitoring. 

This recognition adds to ACC’s broader focus on building a people-first culture that supports employees across career stages while advancing the company’s mission to create communities where students can live successfully. 

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About American Campus Communities 

American Campus Communities is the nation's largest developer, owner, and manager of premium student housing communities throughout the United States. With extensive experience in design, finance, development, construction management, and operational oversight, the company has facilitated over 115 public-private partnership (P3) transactions at 65 colleges and universities nationwide. Visit www.americancampus.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X to stay up to date on the latest student housing news.