After fleeing war in Syria and arriving in the U.S. as a teenager, Raghad A. had to rebuild everything: her language, her education, and her sense of self. “I arrived at 15, barely speaking English, … Continue reading
Turning Setbacks into Strengths on the Road to Tech | Meet 2025 Graduate Brittany Sifford
When Brittany Sifford walked back into a classroom at Austin Community College, it wasn’t just about finishing a degree—it was about reclaiming a dream she once thought was out of reach. “I originally started at … Continue reading
Fall 2023 Chancellor Student Achievement Award: Meet Julian Cotto
“ACC is a great place to find direction when you are directionless.” Meet Julian Cotto, this year’s Chancellor Student Achievement Award winner. Julian began at ACC in spring 2022 as a transfer-in student. He is earning his associate degree in Computer Programming and this spring, plans to jump straight into earning his bachelor’s from ACC in Software Development. Continue reading
ACC celebrates our Veterans | Meet Nicole L.
Austin Community College District (ACC) honors our current and former military members for their service. The college is dedicated to helping veterans reach their goals after retirement from active service. ACC Veterans Services provides assistance … Continue reading
From ACC to Yale: Computer Science Student Shares Her Transfer Journey
Austin Community College District (ACC) Computer Science student Valerie Calderon-Meyer will drive more than 1,800 miles to begin her next journey. “I am making the three-day drive up to Connecticut with my cat this upcoming … Continue reading
ACC launches new bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity
Austin Community College District (ACC) prepares to launch the college’s fourth bachelor’s degree program to help fill growing workforce gaps in the industry. The new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Cybersecurity is designed to help working professionals in cybersecurity prepare for more advanced career roles. Continue reading
Congressman Doggett Secures $1.4 Million to Expand Cybersecurity Education at ACC
Cybersecurity is expanding at Austin Community College District. U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett secured over $1.4 million in federal funds to develop a new advanced cybersecurity training center at ACC. The Congressman announced the new funding … Continue reading
Save time and money through ACC’s new FutureCATS transfer program
Austin Community College District (ACC) launches a new program to save students time and money when they transfer. Created through the Equity Transfer Initiative, FutureCATS is a transfer support program for students planning to transfer … Continue reading
ACC and Texas A&M University-Central Texas expand partnership
Austin Community College District (ACC) and Texas A&M University-Central Texas (A&M-Central Texas) are expanding their partnership. Together, the institutions are building new, seamless undergraduate and graduate transfer pathways for ACC students seeking advanced degrees in … Continue reading
Seeing inside Highland Building 2000: Departments moving in check out new digs
Construction paused and the dust settled a bit as Austin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff took their first steps inside the newest phase of ACC Highland. Six months remain until doors open at Building … Continue reading