
The Leadership Development Workshops allow students to develop further their co-curricular transcripts, leadership, and career readiness skills. Each workshop covers a different topic in an engaging and interactive way! Check out our upcoming workshops here:
- The Critical Thinkers’ Quest: Unleash Your Inner Problem-Solving Hero! | October 5, 2023 | 2 – 4pm | Cypress Creek Campus – Room 1102
- Communication Ninja Academy: Sharpening Your Leadership Skills! | November 2, 2023 | 2 – 4pm | Rio Grande Campus – Room 1115
- Inclusion Avengers: Assemble Your Superpowered Teamwork! | November 30, 2023 | 2 – 4pm | South Austin Campus – Room 1130
Bat Chats

Bat Chats are thrilling and interactive student-led speaker sessions inspired by TED Talks! These unique events allow you to join your fellow students in engaging discussions on topics that matter most to you. It’s a platform for meaningful conversations, self-improvement, leadership, and motivation.
nterested in becoming a Bat Chat student host? Share your passion, and inspire your peers. Apply Today or email [email protected].
Nite in the Life Student Recognition Ceremony
Now called the ‘Student Recognition Ceremony’
Each spring Student Life hosts a Student Recognition Ceremony (a.k.a. Nite in the Life) to recognize the excellent work of student leaders across ACC. Students, staff, and faculty can nominate Riverbat Ambassadors, Student Organizations, and Events for recognition.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Congratulations to the nominees & winners of the 23rd Annual Nite in the Life Recognition Ceremony!
Feel free to check out our 360º camera roll here.
Mentor & Leadership Program Member of the Year:
- Winner: Omar Yanez
Recreational Sports & Athletics Most Valuable Player:
- Winner: Malachi Dames
Volunteer of the Year:
- Winner: Marisela Perez Maita
Student-Led Event of the Year:
- Winner: Go R.B.! It’s Your Birthday hosted by Mariama Mbacke
Riverbat Ambassador of the Year:
- Winner: Brandi Munoz
Campus Team of the Year:
- Winner: Cypress Creek Campus
Student Organization of the Year:
- Winner: ACCess Autism
Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year:
- Winner: Jana McCarthy, Honors Student Organization
Student Life Champion:
- Winner: Jennifer Harrell
Outstanding Collaboration:
- Winner: ACCess Autism
Excellence in Inclusion:
- Winner: Margaret Haule
Resiliency Award:
- Winner: Omar Yanez
BRASS Stewardship Award:
- Winner: Ebonie Trice
Outstanding ASCENDER Alumni of the Year:
- Winner: Alyssa Evee Salas
Emerging Leader Award:
- Winner: Robert Hall