Austin Community College District (ACC) Physics major Joshua S. is turning his passion for astrophysics into research opportunities, science advocacy, and national leadership experiences. As an Honors Program student, Joshua’s main focus is on astrophysics, … Continue reading
ACC Honors Student Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Summer Institute
Austin Community College District (ACC) Honors Program student and mechanical engineering major Dean Legend has been selected to participate in the 2026 U.S.-UK Fulbright Summer Institute. During the all-expenses-paid, three-week program, Dean will study at … Continue reading
Six ACC Honors Students Selected for Chautauqua Summer Scholars in New York
Six students from Austin Community College’s Honors Program have been selected for the 2026 Summer Scholars Program at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York. Emily Carbajal, Amelie MacLay, Sydney Deramus, Dean Legend, Jules Ramirez, … Continue reading
CSAA Winner Genevieve Kent Elbaor: A Journey of Resilience, Service, and Purpose
A mother of three, musician, community leader, and now, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Chancellor’s Student Achievement Award recipient. When Genevieve Kent Elbaor crosses the graduation stage this spring, she brings with her a journey … Continue reading
ACC Spring 2026 Graduate Miliana Bazan Finds Her Path in Film
Miliana Bazan’s journey at Austin Community College District (ACC) is proof that finding your path doesn’t always happen right away. Now 20, Miliana will graduate with an Associate of Arts in Radio, Television, and Film. … Continue reading
From a Single Suitcase to Student Leader: Meet Spring 2026 Graduate Luz G.
On Thursday, May 14, Luz Gonzales will join more than 3,700 graduates at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The milestone reflects not just academic achievement but a powerful journey of growth, leadership, and belonging. … Continue reading
From Rebuilding to Leading: Elisha M.’s Journey to the Graduation Stage
Elisha Mac Gregor came to ACC searching for a place to rebuild. What she found was a community. In turn, she helped build one for others. “I chose ACC because I was looking for a … Continue reading
“Do Not Sell Yourself Short” | ACC Student David De Leon’s Journey in Science
For David De Leon, Austin Community College District (ACC) is more than a starting point—it’s where curiosity turned into purpose. A Chemistry major and Honors Program student who began at ACC in summer 2024, David … Continue reading
From Warehouse to National Scholar: Angel Sanchez Earns National Recognition at ACC
When Angel R. Sanchez enrolled at Austin Community College District (ACC) in summer 2024, he was taking a chance on himself. Just two years earlier, he was working at a warehouse and wasn’t sure college … Continue reading
Honors Student Selected for Prestigious National Humanities Symposium
Malka Negret is taking her research from Austin Community College District (ACC) classrooms to the halls of Johns Hopkins University. The Honors Psychology major has been selected to present her original research at the 2026 … Continue reading