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
ACC Board of Trustees December 1 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, December 1. Highlights include the fall financial report and refunding bonds. Below are highlights from the meeting. Board Election … 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
Finding Confidence, Community, and a New Chapter at ACC | Meet ACC Fall Grad Zoila W.
When Zoila Walston enrolled at Austin Community College District (ACC) in 2023, she wasn’t just returning to school; she was stepping into a new version of herself. Now, at 47, she’s graduating with her Associate … Continue reading
“Just Start. It Will Get Clearer.” Meet fall 2025 graduate Nichola C.
At 54, Nichola Cotto is proving that there’s no deadline on pursuing your dreams. This fall, she’ll walk the stage at ACC’s Commencement Ceremony, joining more than 4,440 graduates at the H-E-B Center on Thursday, … Continue reading
Take a Listen: A new podcast at ACC brings our stories to audiences across the nation
Pull up a chair. Pop in your earbuds. Get ready to join the conversation. A new podcast has launched at Austin Community College (ACC) — and it’s all about our students, faculty, and community. ‘Austin … Continue reading
ACC celebrates more than 4,440 students invited to participate in fall 2025 commencement ceremony
Free Tuition & Affordability Scholarship continues to drive momentum in student success Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 4,440 graduates invited to participate in its Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony. This class marks one … 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