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Manor Early College High School Graduate Gets a Head Start With ACC

“Don’t be scared and don’t let anything hold you back.” – Mia Martinez, ACC Graduate This spring, 107 Manor Independent School District (ISD) students are invited to participate in the spring 2025 commencement. One of … Continue reading

Sofia D. Gets a Head Start on College — Tuition-Free

“It feels surreal, but amazing!” Seventeen-year-old Sofia D. is preparing to walk the stage and earn her high school diploma with college credits from Austin Community College District (ACC). She is ahead of the game … Continue reading

ACC Music Graduate Accepted to World-Renowned Cleveland Institute of Music

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates a standout achievement by graduating vocal performance student Kayleigh Hungerford, who has been accepted to the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) — one of the most prestigious music conservatories … Continue reading

A New Path, A Powerful Voice: CSAA Winner Rikki Ehrhart Finds Her Calling in Tech

Rikki Tomiko Ehrhart proves that it’s never too late to change direction—and thrive. This spring, the 38-year-old graduates from Austin Community College District (ACC) with an Associate of Applied Science in Web Programming. She was … 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

Journey Through ASL | Meet Dana Crouse-Garza, ACC spring graduate

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

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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

Finding Confidence, Community, and a Calling: Shea Trumeter’s Journey at ACC

“I never believed I could succeed in college—now I’m graduating with confidence, purpose, and a heart full of gratitude.” – Shea Trumeter, ACC Graduate At 44, Shea Trumeter is celebrating something she once believed was … Continue reading

Carlos Rodriguez, a graduate of Austin Community College’s BATMET program, poses for a portrait Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Highland Campus.

Meet ACC spring 2025 Graduate Carlos R. as he earns his bachelor’s degree

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates over 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. Of … Continue reading

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