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
Redefining the Path: Meggie Huggins Finds Purpose, Voice & Visibility at ACC
“Be willing to grow. Be willing to change.” – Meggie Huggins, ACC Graduate At 29, Meggie Huggins is celebrating a major achievement: graduating from Austin Community College District (ACC) with two associate degrees—one in Sociology … Continue reading
‘It’s part of my transformation into my Superhero’ | Meet Spring 2024 Graduate Clarence W.
Clarence Watson will earn his associate degree in Social Work. The 50-year-old father enrolled at ACC in fall of 2016 after speaking with an administrator who told him he belonged at the college. Clarence overcame numerous obstacles, including being previously incarcerated, homeless, and impoverished. Continue reading
President’s Podcast: Building Equity: Putting Ideas into Action
Community colleges are working diligently to overcome one of the longest-standing equity gaps in our arena: Persistence and graduation rates among historically underserved students of color. ACC President/CEO Dr. Richard M. Rhodes discusses social … Continue reading