“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
Meet ACC spring 2025 Graduate Carlos R. as he earns his bachelor’s degree
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates over 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. Of … 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
ACC Board of Trustees May 5 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, May 5. Highlights included an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget, an update on Theory of Change, … Continue reading
A Stronger Safety Net: ACC’s New Student Needs Plan Tackles Food, Housing, Child Care & More
Austin Community College District (ACC) is implementing a new plan to improve student access to essential (Personal) resources. This work will focus on high-impact areas and provide resources that data show are most likely to … Continue reading
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
Redefining the Path: Meggie Huggins Finds Purpose, Voice & Visibility at ACC
“Be willing to grow. Be willing to change.” – Meggie Huggins, ACC Graduate At 29, Meggie Huggins is celebrating a major achievement: graduating from Austin Community College District (ACC) with two associate degrees—one in Sociology … Continue reading
Celebrating Ascender Grads
Ready, Set, Celebración! A celebration of achievement is the best way to describe the 10th Annual Ascender Celebración ceremony, held on Saturday, April 26, at ACC’s Eastview Campus. Led by Ascender manager, Alejandra Polcik, and … Continue reading
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
ACC Fashion Incubator Alum Designs Red Carpet Look for “Shadow Force” Producer
Lights, camera, fashion! A rising designer from Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Fashion Incubator saw their designs hit the red carpet of Shadow Force. Jonathon ‘Chaka’ Mahone––who was part of the inaugural cohort of the … Continue reading