After Cancer, Caregiving, and COVID, ACC Graduate Hazina Ngandu Crosses the Finish Line

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Posted on May 10, 2026 by acc staff

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.

Posted on May 9, 2026 by acc staff

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 →

“Two women participate in a discussion at a summit. A Black woman with curly hair and a patterned shirt speaks into a microphone, gesturing with her hands. To her right, a young Black woman with curly hair wears a blue blouse and speaks with her hands raised. A third person, a white man, sits to the left, holding a microphone and looking at the speakers.”

ACC Convenes National Leaders to Shape the Future of Education and Work

Posted on May 8, 2026 by acc staff

Austin Community College District (ACC) brought together national leaders in education, technology, and workforce development for its inaugural Summit of Future Makers, positioning Central Texas at the center of conversations shaping what comes next. Hosted … Continue reading →

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Nationwide Cybersecurity Incident; No ACC Systems Impacted at This Time

Posted on May 8, 2026 by acc staff

A Message From the ACC Information Security Team: Austin Community College District (ACC) is aware of the ongoing nationwide cybersecurity incident involving the learning management system, Canvas. We understand that news of this breach—which has … Continue reading →

Year Two Review: The Impact of Free Tuition at ACC

Posted on May 8, 2026 by acc staff

Almost two years into the Free Tuition Pilot Program, the Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees heard an update on the program’s success at its May 4, 2026, work session. ACC’s enrollment numbers … Continue reading →

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ACC Nursing Graduate Fulfills 14-Year Promise | Meet Xavier S.

Posted on May 7, 2026 by acc staff

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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ACC Celebrates More Than 800 Early College Graduates at 2026 Chancellor’s Reception

Posted on May 6, 2026 by acc staff

Graduation season is here, and Austin Community College District (ACC) is celebrating the achievements of students across Central Texas. The College celebrated more than 800 high school seniors, who are already ahead of the curve, … Continue reading →

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