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From Advocacy to Achievement | Meet CSAA Winner Kristan H.

When Kristan Hennessy first stepped onto Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Eastview Campus, she never imagined how deeply the school would shape her life. Now, at 31-years-old she prepares to graduate with an Associate Degree … Continue reading

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From Family First to Graduation Day: Meet ACC fall 2024 graduate Kallie Perez

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,900 graduates at its fall 2024 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park on Thursday, December 12. … Continue reading

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“It feels like a major accomplishment” | Meet Chad G. fall 2024 graduate

Austin Community College District (ACC) honors our students’ incredible achievements at the upcoming Fall 2024 Commencement. More than 3,900 are invited to the ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, December 12, at H-E-B Center at Cedar … Continue reading

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“Don’t let fear or time discourage you” | Meet ACC fall 2024 graduate Cecilia A.

Austin Community College District (ACC) honors our students’ incredible achievements at the upcoming Fall 2024 Commencement. More than 3,900 are invited to the ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, December 12, at H-E-B Center at Cedar … Continue reading

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“Something my daughter is proud of” | Meet Cinthia M., ACC fall 2024 graduate

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,900 graduates at its fall 2024 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park on Thursday, December 12. … Continue reading

Record-Breaking Achievement: ACC Celebrates 3,940+ Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement

Austin Community College District (ACC) is rolling out the red carpet for more than 3,940 graduates at its Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony—a record-breaking number of candidates, up 5% from last fall. Date: Thursday, December 12Time: … Continue reading

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‘Find a college that fits you’ | ECHS Graduate Niobe G. talks plans to transfer 

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

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‘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

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“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

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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

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