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
Transfer Week 2026 | Hear from students who have been there
Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Transfer Week (February 16–20) is designed to help you prepare with clear information, expert guidance, and direct connections to university partners. Throughout the week, students can: A key event during … Continue reading
Meet Parker G., one of ACC’s Fall 2025 graduates
This fall, Parker G. will be one of more than 4,440 students at the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony. He joined ACC in 2023 and is set to graduate with his associate degree in Government, followed … Continue reading
ACC Honors Students Shine on the National and Regional Stage
Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates our Honors students who continue to raise the bar through research, scholarship, and academic achievement. Six ACC Honors Program students have been accepted into Texas State University’s Opportunities for … Continue reading
ACC Honors Program Students to Attend LBJ School’s Public Service Weekend
Six Austin Community College District (ACC) Honors Program students joined the prestigious 2025 Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) Public Service Weekend. The program is open exclusively to Honors Program students. Meggie H., Tianna … Continue reading
It’s Your Time to Lead: First-Gen Student Raghad A. Builds a Future at ACC
After fleeing war in Syria and arriving in the U.S. as a teenager, Raghad A. had to rebuild everything: her language, her education, and her sense of self. “I arrived at 15, barely speaking English, … Continue reading