The Austin Community College District Police Department (ACC PD) placed Eastview Campus on Secure Lockdown around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, following reports of gunfire about ½ mile from the campus. The Secure protocol … Continue reading
ACC Nursing Graduate Josette Casarez Proves It’s Never Too Late to Start Over
Three years ago, Josette Casarez made a promise to herself: she was going to go back to school, build a better future for her family, and become a nurse. Now, at 34 years old, the … Continue reading
ACC Marks 50 Years of Student Art Exhibition
For 50 years, Austin Community College District (ACC) has showcased the work of emerging student artists across Central Texas. This spring, the College marks that milestone with its 50th Annual ACC Student Art Exhibition, now … Continue reading
Six ACC Honors Students Selected for Chautauqua Summer Scholars in New York
Six students from Austin Community College’s Honors Program have been selected for the 2026 Summer Scholars Program at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York. Emily Carbajal, Amelie MacLay, Sydney Deramus, Dean Legend, Jules Ramirez, … Continue reading
“My whole life, I have dedicated myself to pursuing nursing.” | Meet ACC nursing graduate Nadia V.
This spring, more than 3,700 Riverbat students are invited to participate in the Austin Community 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. One of those students is 22-year-old … Continue reading
“The impossible is always within reach” | Hear from spring 2026 grad Laila
Austin Community College District (ACC) will honor more than 3,700 graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. Family, friends, and supporters are invited to … Continue reading
ACC Futurist to Talk Future of Higher Ed and Workforce Inclusion at Harvard
Dr. Monique Reeves, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Executive Vice Chancellor for the Future, will present on May 15 at a national summit hosted by Harvard Graduate School of Education to talk about the future … Continue reading
Felicidades to the 2025–2026 ASCENDER Cohort
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated the achievements of the 2025–2026 ASCENDER cohort during the 11th Annual ASCENDER Celebración Ceremony on April 26, 2026 at the Eastview Campus. The bilingual event brought together students, families, … Continue reading
ACC Board of Trustees May 2026 Meetings Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for a work session and its regular meeting on Monday, May 4. Trustees heard reports on the College’s Free Tuition Pilot Program, an economic impact … Continue reading
Round Rock Campus Student Support Center Nears Completion
Austin Community College District (ACC) is nearing the finish line on the Round Rock Campus Student Support Center, with the project now 99% complete and in the closeout phase. All three phases of construction are … Continue reading