ACC celebrates record number of graduates during Spring Commencement

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates another record-breaking graduating class at its spring 2022 commencement. More than 3,340 students are invited to participate. Combined with the almost 3,400 graduates who were recognized at fall commencement in December, ACC recognized 7,080 graduate candidates this academic year — that’s up about 14 percent from last year.

Date: Friday, May 13
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars

“I could not be more proud of our students, faculty, and staff. ACC is committed to helping our students achieve their educational goals, which will improve their earning potential,” says Dr. Richard Rhodes, ACC Chancellor. “The power of getting that credential helps our students earn more. I am truly amazed at their work and perseverance through the rising cost of living and a pandemic.”

ACC’s celebration honors those who have completed an associate degree, workforce certificate, or high school equivalency program. Speakers include ACC Chancellor Dr. Richard Rhodes, ACC Board of Trustees Chair Nan McRaven, the ACC Student Government Association president, and the spring 2022 Chancellor's Student Achievement Award recipient. 

Mr. Abdul Sabhani will deliver the keynote address. Subhani serves on the Board of Directors for the Austin Community College Foundation. He also is the founder and President/CEO of Centex Technologies, an IT Consulting Company. Subhani has been awarded the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the NAACP, State of Texas Small Business Award from the Office of the Governor and Texas Workforce Commission, and is a recipient of the 40 under 40 award from Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. 

For more information, visit austincc.edu/commencement.