“Be willing to grow. Be willing to change.” – Meggie Huggins, ACC Graduate At 29, Meggie Huggins is celebrating a major achievement: graduating from Austin Community College District (ACC) with two associate degrees—one in Sociology … Continue reading
Celebrating Ascender Grads
Ready, Set, Celebración! A celebration of achievement is the best way to describe the 10th Annual Ascender Celebración ceremony, held on Saturday, April 26, at ACC’s Eastview Campus. Led by Ascender manager, Alejandra Polcik, and … Continue reading
Finding Purpose Through Passion and Perseverance | Meet 2025 Graduate Jacquelyn Sheu
For Jacquelyn Sheu, graduation isn’t just the end of a program—it’s the celebration of a journey that took unexpected turns and led to a purpose she never saw coming. This May, the 28-year-old will cross … Continue reading
ACC Fashion Incubator Alum Designs Red Carpet Look for “Shadow Force” Producer
Lights, camera, fashion! A rising designer from Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Fashion Incubator saw their designs hit the red carpet of Shadow Force. Jonathon ‘Chaka’ Mahone––who was part of the inaugural cohort of the … Continue reading
Turning Setbacks into Strengths on the Road to Tech | Meet 2025 Graduate Brittany Sifford
When Brittany Sifford walked back into a classroom at Austin Community College, it wasn’t just about finishing a degree—it was about reclaiming a dream she once thought was out of reach. “I originally started at … Continue reading
ACC Shares Expert Testimony at the Texas Capitol
Austin Community College District (ACC) is playing an important role in supporting education legislation at the Texas Capitol this legislative session. Three ACC staff members sat before state legislative committees to provide expert testimony on … Continue reading
Science, Startups, and Real-World Skills: Sidney’s Journey through ACC’s Bioscience Incubator
For Sidney, a 26-year-old biology major at Austin Community College District (ACC), the path to a science career has been anything but linear. Homeschooled from kindergarten through high school, they got their first taste of … Continue reading
Estrella Barrera Named ACC’s New Dean of Health Sciences
Austin Community College District (ACC) announces Estrella Barrera as the new dean for the health sciences area of study. The role was previously held by Dr. Nina Almasy, who accepted the associate vice chancellor of … Continue reading
From Resilience to Stewardship: Max C.’s Journey to Sustainability at ACC
When Max Cepeda arrived in Texas, he had $20, a bus ticket, and a quiet determination to survive. Now, as an Environmental Science major at Austin Community College District (ACC), he’s shaping a more sustainable … Continue reading
ACC Adjunct Faculty Lead Groundbreaking Geoscience Research
Two adjunct faculty members at Austin Community College District (ACC) are gaining national attention for their innovative work in geoscience education, which is reshaping research access for community college students. Kusali Gamage and Leslie Davis, … Continue reading