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Can We Still Find Common Ground? ACC Seminar Invites Students to Rethink Civic Duty

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By Yvania Frausto On Tuesday, September 15, the second annual Great Questions Community Seminar took place at ACC’s Highland campus in honor of Constitution Day. Students gathered to connect with community organizations, and exploration of the question What Are My Responsibilities To My Community? Guided by group discussion and local elected officials. This

ICYMI: ACC’s Check Mates Turned a Funding Scramble into a Championship Glory

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By Kaila Hamilton Months before they would be crowned champions, ACC’s Check Mates chess club were still scrambling to find a fourth player and secure funding for a trip that wasn’t guaranteed to happen. Their efforts paid off in January when the team won the Under-1400 division at the 2026 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championship in Chicago, […]

Coral on the Runway: A Student Experience at ACC Fashion Show

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By Miliana Bazan On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Austin Community College fashion department hosted its annual fashion show. This year’s creative title was “VITAE: An Homage to Life and Rebirth.” My experience with the ACC fashion department as a student volunteer model has been eventful, memorable and exciting. The designer I modeled for was […]

Empowering Future Leaders at Nest Fest

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Students showcased innovative startup ideas and entrepreneurial skills during this semester’s Nest Fest at Highland Campus.

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