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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

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“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

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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

A large group photo of a diverse assembly of law enforcement officers and staff, standing on a staircase in a well-lit building. The officers are dressed in dark uniforms, while the staff members are in formal attire. In the foreground, a few individuals are standing in business suits, including two men in ties and a woman in a green dress. A banner above them reads "ACC is for Everyone." The setting appears to be a formal event or gathering.

National Police Week: ACC Honors Officers Dedicated to Serving Students and Community

From helping students in moments of crisis to building relationships across campuses, the Austin Community College District (ACC) Police Department plays a vital role in supporting the College community every day. During National Police Week, … Continue reading

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