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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

Road to the ER | Hear from spring 2025 grad Druzella P.

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,300 graduates at its spring 2025 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park on Friday, May 16. … Continue reading

Finding Confidence, Community, and a Calling: Shea Trumeter’s Journey at ACC

“I never believed I could succeed in college—now I’m graduating with confidence, purpose, and a heart full of gratitude.” – Shea Trumeter, ACC Graduate At 44, Shea Trumeter is celebrating something she once believed was … Continue reading

ACC Eastview Campus Dental Hygiene Expansion Moves Forward On Schedule

Austin Community College District (ACC) continues progressing steadily on the Dental Hygiene expansion project at its Eastview Campus. Construction is currently on schedule and within budget, with Phase 1 approximately 70% complete. This project is … Continue reading

Chloe Mooney, a graduate of Austin Community College’s Fashion Design program poses for a portrait Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Highland Campus.

Spring 2025 Graduate Chloe M. Threads Community into Every Stitch

Chloe Mooney, a 30-year-old fashion design student at Austin Community College District (ACC), has spent the last four years building toward this moment: her first public runway show. And she’s bringing more than just fabric … Continue reading

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Finding Purpose Through Passion and Perseverance | Meet 2025 Graduate Jacquelyn Sheu 

For Jacquelyn Sheu, graduation isn’t just the end of a program—it’s the celebration of a journey that took unexpected turns and led to a purpose she never saw coming. This May, the 28-year-old will cross … Continue reading

Science, Startups, and Real-World Skills: Sidney’s Journey through ACC’s Bioscience Incubator

For Sidney, a 26-year-old biology major at Austin Community College District (ACC), the path to a science career has been anything but linear. Homeschooled from kindergarten through high school, they got their first taste of … Continue reading

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Estrella Barrera Named ACC’s New Dean of Health Sciences

Austin Community College District (ACC) announces Estrella Barrera as the new dean for the health sciences area of study. The role was previously held by Dr. Nina Almasy, who accepted the associate vice chancellor of … Continue reading

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From Resilience to Stewardship: Max C.’s Journey to Sustainability at ACC

When Max Cepeda arrived in Texas, he had $20, a bus ticket, and a quiet determination to survive. Now, as an Environmental Science major at Austin Community College District (ACC), he’s shaping a more sustainable … Continue reading

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ACC Adjunct Faculty Lead Groundbreaking Geoscience Research

Two adjunct faculty members at Austin Community College District (ACC) are gaining national attention for their innovative work in geoscience education, which is reshaping research access for community college students. Kusali Gamage and Leslie Davis, … Continue reading

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