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
CSAA Winner Genevieve Kent Elbaor: A Journey of Resilience, Service, and Purpose
A mother of three, musician, community leader, and now, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award recipient. When Genevieve Kent Elbaor crosses the graduation stage this spring, she brings with her a journey … Continue reading
ACC, School Districts, and Healthcare Leaders Launch Central Texas Healthcare Academy
$10 million investment from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, St. David’s Foundation, and more supports new ACC-led academy Healthcare employers across Central Texas continue to face persistent workforce shortages in critical roles, from … Continue reading
“Moments where continuing felt impossible” | Hear from spring 2026 grad Serena R.
This spring, more than 3,700 graduates will be 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 37-year-old … Continue reading
After Cancer, Caregiving, and COVID, ACC Graduate Hazina Ngandu Crosses the Finish Line
For Hazina Ngandu, earning a college degree became about much more than school. It became a promise to herself that no matter what life placed in front of her, she would keep going. This spring, … Continue reading
‘Reward is so much greater in the end’ | Meet ECHS Graduate Jasmine W.
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 Jasmine … Continue reading
ACC Nursing Graduate Fulfills 14-Year Promise | Meet Xavier S.
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 34-year-old … Continue reading
From ACC to Texas State: 2026 Grad Klarissa R. Turns Determination into a Bats to Cats Success Story
For Klarissa Robledo, college wasn’t just about earning a degree—it was about proving to herself that she could keep going, even when everything felt overwhelming. Now 22, the journalism graduate began her journey at Austin … Continue reading
Mental Health & Student Support Resources at ACC | How to Get Help When You Need It
College students carry a heavy load, from classes, work, family, and everything in between. The pressure can be overwhelming. Know that you’re not alone, and support is available at Austin Community College District (ACC). ACC … Continue reading