Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,000 graduates at its spring 2024 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students Friday, May 17 at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. One … Continue reading
‘It’s part of my transformation into my Superhero’ | Meet Spring 2024 Graduate Clarence W.
Clarence Watson will earn his associate degree in Social Work. The 50-year-old father enrolled at ACC in fall of 2016 after speaking with an administrator who told him he belonged at the college. Clarence overcame numerous obstacles, including being previously incarcerated, homeless, and impoverished. Continue reading
“Feeling like an essential part of a large family” | ACC Spring 2024 Graduate Shelia shares more on her journey
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,000 graduates at its spring 2024 commencement ceremony. This commencement ceremony marks the college’s official 50th anniversary. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students at the … Continue reading
9th Annual Celebración honors 70 graduates in ASCENDER
More than 300 people joined the 9th Annual Celebración ceremony on May 2. The event was held at ACC Highland in the Austin PBS Black Box studio. 70 Ascender Catch the Next students were recognized for completing their program. Continue reading
‘The greatest growth always comes when ideas collide’ | ACC graduate selected for prestigious workshop
Marisela Perez Maita, a Journalism student at Austin Community College District (ACC) and a spring 2024 graduate, has been chosen as one of the 14 students nationwide to participate in the prestigious University of Chicago’s … Continue reading
From Community College to the Cosmos: A Journey of Passion and Perseverance | Meet CSAA Winner Theodore Courtois
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
ACC celebrates graduation for the inaugural cohort of AVANCE to College Program
Graduation season is in full swing at Austin Community College District (ACC). The college celebrated the first cohort of the AVANCE to College Program–– a program to support parents who want to attend college–– on … Continue reading
“The first step is always the hardest” | Meet ACC Spring 2024 graduation Erin L.
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,000 graduates at its spring 2024 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students Friday, May 17, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. One … 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