From a young age, Brian Cosme dreamed of working on cars. This fall, he turns that childhood passion into a real career as he graduates from Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Automotive Technology program. This … Continue reading
ACC Honors 2025 Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award Recipient: Elodia E.
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates Elodia E., the 2025 Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award recipient. As a first-generation graduate, Elodia immigrated from Mexico at age 11, arriving in the U.S. with limited English and a … Continue reading
Finding His Focus: ACC Grad Edwin Tinajero Steps Into the Film Industry
When 20-year-old Edwin Tinajero enrolled at Austin Community College District (ACC) in fall 2023, he wasn’t sure what his future would look like. After high school, he considered pursuing a career in HVAC, following in … Continue reading
“Prepared me for that moment in my life” | Meet Culinary Arts Grad Daniel Ortiz Frias
From the moment he stepped onto Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus as a high school student, Daniel Ortiz Frias knew he’d found the place that would shape his future. “Seeing all the kitchens, … Continue reading
Turning Courage Into Community | Meet Fall 2025 Grad Vianca Pinto De La Paz
Some students arrive at ACC looking for a fresh start. Others come searching for opportunity. Vianca Pinto De La Paz found both, and in the process, she built a community and created a new path … Continue reading
Meet Parker G., one of ACC’s Fall 2025 graduates
This fall, Parker G. will be one of more than 4,440 students at the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony. He joined ACC in 2023 and is set to graduate with his associate degree in Government, followed … Continue reading
Fall 2025 Graduate Peach Taylor Finds Confidence, Community, and a Clear Path Forward
When Peach Taylor enrolled at Austin Community College District (ACC) in 2022, she wasn’t just pursuing a degree. She was searching for a place that could offer stability, support, and a chance to grow. This … Continue reading
ACC students take on NASA challenges at RiverHacks 2025
More than 140 high school and college students from across Central Texas gathered at Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Rio Grande Campus for an unforgettable weekend of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. This year, RiverHacks, ACC’s … Continue reading
ACC Honors Students Shine on the National and Regional Stage
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates our Honors students who continue to raise the bar through research, scholarship, and academic achievement. Six ACC Honors Program students have been accepted into Texas State University’s Opportunities for … Continue reading
ACC Community Turns Out to Celebrate R.B.’s 15th Birthday at Highland Campus
Dozens of students, employees, families, and community partners gathered at ACC Highland to celebrate a major milestone — R.B. the Riverbat’s 15th birthday. The celebration took place in the Paseo at Highland Campus, where ACC’s … Continue reading