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
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
Local philanthropist & ACC Trustee walks with graduates to receive her associate degree, 46 years after first attending ACC
ACC Trustee and local philanthropist Gigi Edwards Bryant, earns her Associate of Applied Science in Management Degree. Continue reading
A lifetime of support: ACC experts explore benefits for Riverbat alums
Austin Community College District (ACC) experts share how ACC alums get support through the ACC Alumni Network. Written by: MaryAnn Cicala, Alumni Relations Director, Marcelo Urieta Bravo and Arturo Salinas, ACC Alumni Network Advisory Council … Continue reading