For Anthony Evora, the path to a new career started at a moment of uncertainty. It turned into an opportunity to build something lasting for his family. An Austin native, husband, and father of three, … Continue reading
ACC Nursing Graduate Josette Casarez Proves It’s Never Too Late to Start Over
Three years ago, Josette Casarez made a promise to herself: she was going to go back to school, build a better future for her family, and become a nurse. Now, at 34 years old, the … Continue reading
“My whole life, I have dedicated myself to pursuing nursing.” | Meet ACC nursing graduate Nadia V.
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 22-year-old … Continue reading
New “Day in the Life” Episode Spotlights Parenting Students at ACC
Austin Community College District (ACC) is preparing to release the next episode of its award-winning docuseries “Day in the Life.” The series gives viewers a firsthand look at life as an ACC student. Produced by … Continue reading
“Skill I will carry with me for the rest of my life” | ACC Nursing student Lorenzo prepares to graduate
Austin Community College District (ACC) honors our students’ incredible achievements at the upcoming Spring 2024 Commencement. More than 3,000 are invited to the ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday, May 17, at H-E-B Center at Cedar … Continue reading
Fall 2023 Graduation Spotlight: Meet Iyana Mitchell
Meet Iyana Mitchell, who came to ACC through support from the college’s partner Capital IDEA. Iyana began at ACC in 2017 and after a series of road bumps and the loss of her brother, she persisted in completing her degree in Nursing. Continue reading
Fall 2023 Graduation Spotlight: Meet Tsega Ande
Meet Tsega Ande. After beginning at ACC in 2017, 45-year-old Tsega is completing her associate degree in professional nursing. She came to ACC through support from the college’s partnership with Capital IDEA, which provides personalized assistance and support to eligible students. Continue reading
ACC expands Career ACCelerator Program
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has donated $250,000 to the Austin Community College Foundation to fund scholarships for adult students entering ACC’s Career ACCelerator Program. Career ACCelerator combines instruction with financial assistance, support services, and paid … Continue reading
Carreras Técnicas: Autopista Vocacional en la Informática
por Hector Aguayo El regresar a la escuela no significa que uno tiene que estudiar por cuatro años, también existen otras opciones que toman menos tiempo. Una de estas es el programa Career Expressway (Autopista … Continue reading

