Category Archives: Students & Alumni

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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 female healthcare professional is explaining a surgical training mannequin to a group of five students. The mannequin is covered in a gray sheet, revealing a simulated human torso with an orange representing an organ. Surgical instruments and equipment, including a ventilator, are visible on a nearby table. The setting appears to be a medical training room.”

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

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“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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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ACC Spring 2026 Graduate Miliana Bazan Finds Her Path in Film 

Miliana Bazan’s journey at Austin Community College District (ACC) is proof that finding your path doesn’t always happen right away. Now 20, Miliana will graduate with an Associate of Arts in Radio, Television, and Film. … Continue reading

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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

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Hays Campus Expansion Advances to Final Design Phase

Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to move forward on the Hays Campus expansion. The College reached a key milestone with the completion of the Design Development phase for the 2022 Bond project at Hays. … Continue reading

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