Category Archives: Students & Alumni

ACC Honored with Excellence in GoPurple Award for Water Conservation and Sustainability Leadership

Austin Community College District (ACC) has been recognized with the GoPurple Award by Austin Water’s Utility Development Services Division for innovative water reuse efforts at the Highland Campus. The award celebrates organizations incorporating water reuse … Continue reading

ACC Closed Monday, May 26 in Observance of Memorial Day 

Austin Community College District (ACC) will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The college will reopen and resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 27.  Registration for summer and fall remains … Continue reading

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Manor Early College High School Graduate Gets a Head Start With ACC

“Don’t be scared and don’t let anything hold you back.” – Mia Martinez, ACC Graduate This spring, 107 Manor Independent School District (ISD) students are invited to participate in the spring 2025 commencement. One of … Continue reading

ACC Chancellor Testifies Before U.S. Senate, Urges Protection of Pell and Child Care Support for Community College Students

Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, May 21. The “The State of Higher Education” hearing focused on … Continue reading

May 2025 | Are You a Spender or Saver? How to Become a More Conscious Consumer

We all have a unique relationship with money—some of us find it hard to part with even a few dollars, while others don’t think twice about clicking “buy now” on something fun or flashy. Whether … Continue reading

Austin Community College District Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart poses for a portrait on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the ACC Highland Campus.

ACC Chancellor to Testify Before U.S. Senate on the Future of Higher Education & Workforce Development

Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart to spotlight the vital role of community colleges in building America’s skilled workforce and the critical need to invest in our students. Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart will … Continue reading

Sofia D. Gets a Head Start on College — Tuition-Free

“It feels surreal, but amazing!” Seventeen-year-old Sofia D. is preparing to walk the stage and earn her high school diploma with college credits from Austin Community College District (ACC). She is ahead of the game … Continue reading

ACC Music Graduate Accepted to World-Renowned Cleveland Institute of Music

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a standout achievement by graduating vocal performance student Kayleigh Hungerford, who has been accepted to the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) — one of the most prestigious music conservatories … Continue reading

Support Central Texas Foster Youth During ACC’s 2025 Luggage Drive 

Each year, dozens of local foster youth graduate from high school and begin life on their own, often with little more than a plastic bag to carry their belongings. Austin Community College District (ACC) wants … Continue reading

A New Path, A Powerful Voice: CSAA Winner Rikki Ehrhart Finds Her Calling in Tech

Rikki Tomiko Ehrhart proves that it’s never too late to change direction—and thrive. This spring, the 38-year-old graduates from Austin Community College District (ACC) with an Associate of Applied Science in Web Programming. She was … Continue reading

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