ACC’s Ascender program hosts a panel of professionals to share their knowledge on the psychology of intimacy, Title IX and sexual misconduct, and STD/STI awareness and protection. Continue reading
Ascender presents Know Your Rights for immigrant students, families
Austin Community College District (ACC) ASCENDER partners with American Gateways to present Know Your Rights 2023, a webinar to help undocumented students and their families understand their rights as an immigrant. Participants also will review … Continue reading
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with series of ACC events
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, from Friday, October 27, to Friday, November 3. This celebration is represented in many cultures to honor and remember ancestors and those … Continue reading
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet ACC Students in Ascender
From September 15 to October 15, Austin Community College District (ACC) recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, a month celebrating the history and culture of those of Hispanic/Latinx descent. ACC spotlights students involved in the college’s Ascender … Continue reading
ACC Ascender program celebrates Spring 2023 closing ceremony
Celebración! Ascender held its closing ceremony at the Austin Community College District (ACC) Eastview Campus, Friday, May 5th, 2023. Over 200 students, families, professors, advisors, mentors, and administrators gathered to commemorate their first year of … Continue reading
ACC recertified Hispanic Serving Institution by U.S. Department of Education
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) are responsible for almost 80% of all degrees earned by Latinos, according to Excelencia in Education. This semester, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) recertified Austin Community College District (ACC) for … Continue reading
ACC’s Catch the Next Program Named Finalist for Excelencia Award
Austin Community College’s Catch the Next (CTN) Ascender Program is a national finalist for the Excelencia Award for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes programs that use evidence-based practices to improve educational achievement for … Continue reading