When several Austin Community College District (ACC) Honors Program students earned admission to some of the nation’s most selective universities this year, there was one familiar face helping guide them through the process: Claire Hobbs. … Continue reading
ACC Honors Student Transfers to Cornell University to Pursue Pre-Law Studies
When Parker Garcia began his journey at Austin Community College District (ACC), he knew he wanted to attend law school but wasn’t sure how to get there. Through ACC’s Honors Program, campus leadership opportunities, and … Continue reading
ACC Honors Student Transfers to Yale University to Pursue Mechanical Engineering Degree
At 30 years old, Sarah Hutcher’s path to higher education looked different from that of a traditional college student. After taking her first ACC class while working full time, she quickly discovered a passion for … Continue reading
Dreaming Big: ACC Student Earns Full-Ride Scholarship to Yale
From a warehouse job to Yale University, Angel Sanchez’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when talent meets opportunity. When he enrolled at ACC in summer 2024, he wasn’t sure where higher education would … Continue reading
ACC Honors Students Earn Admission to Yale, Cornell, Columbia, and Brown
A group of Austin Community College District (ACC) Honors Program students is headed to some of the nation’s most prestigious universities this fall, earning admission to Yale University, Cornell University, Columbia University, and Brown University. … Continue reading
ACC Physics Student Joshua S. Expands Research and Science Advocacy Work
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