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 Accounting Student Antoine Gordon Is Ready for What’s Next at Texas State
“ACC was truly the foundation that helped shape the person I am today and prepared me for what comes next.” – Antoine Gordon, ACC Accounting Student When Antoine Gordon arrived in Central Texas from Jamaica … 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
“Moments where continuing felt impossible” | Hear from spring 2026 grad Serena R.
This spring, more than 3,700 graduates will be invited to participate in the Austin Community 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. One of those students is 37-year-old … Continue reading
After Cancer, Caregiving, and COVID, ACC Graduate Hazina Ngandu Crosses the Finish Line
For Hazina Ngandu, earning a college degree became about much more than school. It became a promise to herself that no matter what life placed in front of her, she would keep going. This spring, … Continue reading
‘Reward is so much greater in the end’ | Meet ECHS Graduate Jasmine W.
This spring, more than 3,700 Riverbat students are invited to participate in the Austin Community 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. One of those students is Jasmine … Continue reading