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“You don’t have to struggle alone” | ACC Nursing student finds support with TRIO

“Many first-generation and low-income students are figuring everything out on their own. We don’t always have someone at home who understands college systems, financial aid, or academic planning. We learn by asking questions, making mistakes, … 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

A group of four people walking out of a modern building labeled "Hays Campus." Two individuals are exiting through the main door, one wearing a cowboy hat and the other carrying a camera. A third person is walking towards the entrance, and a fourth person is seen in the background, wearing a backpack. The setting appears to be a sunny day with clear skies.

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

Most of us were not given a pot of gold | Hear from spring 2025 grad Jacob R. 

Austin Community College District (ACC) will honor over 3,300 graduates at its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 16, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. Family, friends, and supporters are invited to cheer … Continue reading

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From Pandemic Student to Future Nurse: 2025 Grad Gabriella Brown Journey Comes Full Circle

“Graduating feels like a dream come true. I’ve faced so much—but I never gave up. And now, I’m here.” — Gabriella Brown, Associate Degree in Nursing Graduate Gabriella Brown started college in 2020—in the middle … Continue reading

Road to the ER | Hear from spring 2025 grad Druzella P.

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates more than 3,300 graduates at its spring 2025 commencement ceremony. Friends and family are invited to congratulate students at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park on Friday, May 16. … Continue reading

Explore Healthcare Careers at ACC’s Health Sciences 2025 Open House

Austin Community College District (ACC) invites prospective students and the community to explore high-demand careers in healthcare at the College’s annual Health Sciences Open House. Date: Saturday, February 22Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Location: ACC … Continue reading

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Austin Community College Offers Bachelor’s Degrees in High-Demand Fields

Applications are now open for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) bachelor’s degree programs. The College offers four specialized bachelor’s degrees to meet industry needs and prepare students for high-demand careers. These programs include Manufacturing Engineering … Continue reading

ACC Health Sciences Introduces Innovative Standardized Patient Program in Nursing Education

Austin Community College District (ACC) is changing the landscape of clinical education — through simulations. The College’s Health Science Department adopted an innovative approach to produce technically proficient, empathetic, and culturally aware nurses.   The … Continue reading

“Skill I will carry with me for the rest of my life” | ACC Nursing student Lorenzo prepares to graduate

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

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