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Inez Escamilla: Breaking a stereotype, embracing welding

As far back as she can remember, Inez Escamilla loved to put pieces together and make her own inventions. The Dripping Springs High School graduate knew what she wanted to be after seeing a welder … Continue reading

Graduate sets groundwork for new non-profit

It’s a dark world claiming the innocence of tens of thousands of children, but Brooke Crowder isn’t afraid of the darkness. She is creating a refuge so the young victims have a place to go … Continue reading

ACC's Fire Academy renews veteran's passion to serve

Being a hero, serving and protecting, it’s in David Renfro’s blood. Renfro grew up in South Austin, down the road from a local fire house. Every time he heard the sirens, destiny was calling. When … Continue reading

Estudiante de enfermerí­a supera tragedia y obtiene la confianza para sobresalir

Daniel Bustillos, un estudiante de enfermerí­a de ACC (programa de asociado), suele tratar a pacientes en el hospital y brindarle apoyo emocional a los seres queridos de los enfermos. Hace un año, vivió en carne … Continue reading

Nursing Brings Positive Change for ACC Student

A year into his studies as a nursing student at Austin Community College, Daniel Bustillos faced the ultimate challenge. He watched his mother lose her battle with liver cancer. Two paths lay before him. He … Continue reading

ACC veterinary programs create job path for animal lover

It’s like bees to honey, the way animals seek out Samantha Keltgen. It was inevitable that a stray mare named Starlight would fall for her, too. “My neighbor couldn’t catch his horse after it got … Continue reading

ACC student/fitness trainer outruns troubled start

‘There is no strength without struggle. I’ve held onto that my whole life.’ Joseph Williams’ bootstraps are attached to running shoes. A lifelong athlete, the former Austin Community College student, licensed massage therapist, and certified … Continue reading

Professor equips students with tools for success

Raymond Gerson, adjunct professor of student development at Austin Community College, wrote the book on succeeding in college — literally. His book, “Achieve College Success: Learn How in 20 Hours or Less,” is used in … Continue reading

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