Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrated its fall 2025 graduates on Thursday, December 11, marking one of the largest cohorts in the College’s history. More than 4,440 students were invited to participate in ACC’s Fall … Continue reading
ACC Celebrates Automotive Graduate Brian Cosme, Powered by Support from Communities In Schools
From a young age, Brian Cosme dreamed of working on cars. This fall, he turns that childhood passion into a real career as he graduates from Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Automotive Technology program. This … Continue reading
ACC Honors 2025 Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award Recipient: Elodia E.
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates Elodia E., the 2025 Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award recipient. As a first-generation graduate, Elodia immigrated from Mexico at age 11, arriving in the U.S. with limited English and a … Continue reading
Finding His Focus: ACC Grad Edwin Tinajero Steps Into the Film Industry
When 20-year-old Edwin Tinajero enrolled at Austin Community College District (ACC) in fall 2023, he wasn’t sure what his future would look like. After high school, he considered pursuing a career in HVAC, following in … Continue reading
“Prepared me for that moment in my life” | Meet Culinary Arts Grad Daniel Ortiz Frias
From the moment he stepped onto Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus as a high school student, Daniel Ortiz Frias knew he’d found the place that would shape his future. “Seeing all the kitchens, … Continue reading
Fall 2025 Graduate Peach Taylor Finds Confidence, Community, and a Clear Path Forward
When Peach Taylor enrolled at Austin Community College District (ACC) in 2022, she wasn’t just pursuing a degree. She was searching for a place that could offer stability, support, and a chance to grow. This … Continue reading
“Just Start. It Will Get Clearer.” Meet fall 2025 graduate Nichola C.
At 54, Nichola Cotto is proving that there’s no deadline on pursuing your dreams. This fall, she’ll walk the stage at ACC’s Commencement Ceremony, joining more than 4,440 graduates at the H-E-B Center on Thursday, … Continue reading
ACC Music Graduate Accepted to World-Renowned Cleveland Institute of Music
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a standout achievement by graduating vocal performance student Kayleigh Hungerford, who has been accepted to the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) — one of the most prestigious music conservatories … 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
Spring 2023 Graduation Spotlight: Meet Sarai Anzaldo Hudson
Congrats Grads! Hear from ACC graduate Sarai Anzaldo Hudson. Sarai is completing her degree in Dental Hygiene. Continue reading