Three years ago, Josette Casarez made a promise to herself: she was going to go back to school, build a better future for her family, and become a nurse. Now, at 34 years old, the … Continue reading
“My whole life, I have dedicated myself to pursuing nursing.” | Meet ACC nursing graduate Nadia V.
This spring, more than 3,700 Riverbat students are invited to participate in the Austin Community 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. One of those students is 22-year-old … Continue reading
Hays Campus Expansion Advances to Final Design Phase
Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to move forward on the Hays Campus expansion. The College reached a key milestone with the completion of the Design Development phase for the 2022 Bond project at Hays. … Continue reading
Discover Healthcare Careers at ACC’s Eastview Campus
Open house spotlights ACC’s expanding health sciences training as Texas faces critical workforce shortages Texas—and Central Texas in particular—continues to face critical shortages across the healthcare workforce, driven by rapid population growth, an aging workforce, … Continue reading
Hays Campus Expansion Reaches 50% Design Milestone
Austin Community College District (ACC) has reached a major milestone in the Hays Campus expansion, with the Hays 5000 Phase 3 project now officially halfway through the Design Development stage. The project includes Building 5000 … Continue reading
Enrollment grows at ACC as workforce and health programs see double-digit gains
Data shows record gains in enrollment, persistence, and full-time attendance Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes students for the spring 2026 semester beginning Tuesday, January 20. The College continues to see enrollment growth in almost … Continue reading
“Strap In, Kid”: How Karla Found Her Smile in Dental Hygiene
“Strap in, kid, it’s about to be a heck of a ride — but oh, it’s so worth it.” That’s how Karla describes her journey through Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Dental Hygiene program. Karla … Continue reading
Hays Campus Expansion Moves Forward as Design Work Advances
Austin Community College District (ACC) approaches a major milestone in the Hays Campus expansion. The schematic design phase for the new academic building is scheduled for completion by early November, marking an important step forward … Continue reading
ACC Celebrates Dental Hygiene Facility Expansion With Ribbon Cutting
Austin Community College District (ACC) marked Dental Hygiene Month with a ribbon-cutting at its newly renovated and expanded Dental Hygiene training facilities and clinic at Eastview Campus. The event, held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, celebrated … Continue reading
Design Work Underway for New Health Sciences Building at ACC Hays Campus
Austin Community College District (ACC) is moving forward with plans to expand its Hays Campus. The project is officially in the design phase. The expansion will bring a new academic building to the campus focused … Continue reading