{"id":52893,"date":"2026-04-06T11:58:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=52893"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T19:10:19","slug":"acc-celebrates-more-than-3700-students-invited-to-participate-in-spring-2026-commencement-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2026\/04\/06\/acc-celebrates-more-than-3700-students-invited-to-participate-in-spring-2026-commencement-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"ACC celebrates more than 3,700 students invited to participate in spring 2026 commencement ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Austin Community College District (ACC) is set to celebrate a record-breaking class at its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 14.<\/p>\n

More than 3,700 graduates are invited to participate this spring\u2014an 12% increase from last year. Combined with fall graduates, ACC will recognize more than 8,100 students this academic year, marking a 11% year-over-year increase.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery graduate represents a life changed and a stronger community,\u201d says ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart. \u201cOur students are becoming the nurses, technicians, educators, and skilled professionals our region depends on. This record-breaking class shows both the demand for opportunity and the role ACC plays in preparing people for the workforce and the future of Central Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n

To accommodate the growing number of graduates, for the first time, the College will host two ceremonies. Most graduates may select their preferred ceremony time. Our high school students will be assigned a ceremony time.<\/p>\n

Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> Thursday, May 14
Time:<\/strong> 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Location:<\/strong> H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars<\/p>\n

The spring commencement recognizes students who have completed associate and bachelor\u2019s degrees, workforce certificates, and high school equivalency programs.<\/p>\n

Media are invited to the commencement ceremony for interviews with the Chancellor, students, and families. <\/p>\n

For more information about the commencement ceremony, visit austincc.edu\/commencement<\/a>. <\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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