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“Find your support team and lean on them” | Graduate Finds Family and a Future in ACC’s Dental Hygiene Program

For Kylar Northcutt, becoming a dental hygienist was not just about mastering clinical skills—it was about perseverance, growth, and finding a second family along the way. After beginning a back-and-forth journey at ACC in 2016, … Continue reading

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From ECHS to Northwestern University | Meet Spring 2024 Graduate Sapphire H.

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites more than 3,000 graduates to walk at its spring 2024 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. One of those students is Sapphire … Continue reading

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ACC celebrates more than 3,000 graduates at spring 2024 commencement

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates the more than 3,000 students invited to participate in its 2024 spring commencement ceremony. In addition, more than 3,700 students were invited to fall commencement in December –– making … 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 Aaron Hernandez

Meet Aaron Hernandez. He began his journey at ACC in 2018, earning a certificate in HVAC before returning to school in 2022 to earn his associate degree in Marketing.  Continue reading

Michael Deitrich, ACC General Studies in Pre-Health Science and General Studies in Science Student

Fall 2023 Graduation Spotlight: Meet Michael Deitrich

More than 3,700 students were invited to Austin Community College District’s fall 2023 commencement ceremony. Friends and family will join these grads as they prepare to walk the stage Thursday, December 7, at the H-E-B … Continue reading

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ACC celebrates more than 3,700 graduates at fall 2023 commencement

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates the more than 3,700 students invited to participate in its 2023 fall commencement ceremony. ACC’s celebration honors those who have completed an associate degree, bachelor degree, workforce certificate, or … Continue reading

Unlocking Success: ACC Student’s Journey to Towering Achievements

The path to reaching new heights in your career isn’t always straightforward. For Austin Community College District (ACC) student Rafael Lopez, it took some building blocks to reach new heights. Continue reading

Paving her own future: Ronika Allen is giving back

For Ronika Allen, college was always an expectation. One she set for herself. “You have to know what you want to do with your life. That’s important to remember,” she says. She didn’t exactly know … Continue reading

Payton Mellor: A new addition to the Baylor Bear family

The transition into college was initially a challenge for Payton Mellor after his plan of sailing through it fell short of his expectations, but the obstacles he faced helped him overcome the psychological barrier of … Continue reading

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