Texas Association for College Admission Counseling

09/10/2026

You have something worth sharing. 🎤✨ TACAC is calling on our incredibly talented membership to submit session proposals for the 2027 Annual Conference in Denton, Texas!

Share your best practices, tools, and stories that celebrate inclusive leadership, bold action, and the voices sparking real change — on campuses, in communities, and across careers.

📅 Proposals due: October 1, 2026
📍 Conference dates: February 21–22, 2027 | Denton, TX

09/08/2026

Your people are here. 🤝 Renew your TACAC membership today and stay connected to a statewide community of college admissions professionals who are passionate about opening doors for Texas students. From our Annual Conference and virtual programming to mentorship, CE credits, and a free job board — your membership keeps you growing, connected, and ahead of the curve. Don't let it lapse! First-timer? We love new members! Join the party!

09/04/2026

🎨 Do you have students interested in art or design?

If your students are considering a post-secondary education in art or design, National Portfolio Day is a must-attend event. Encourage them to go!

Here's why: Most art and design programs require a portfolio as part of the application process. National Portfolio Day gives students a rare opportunity to meet one-on-one with professional representatives from accredited art and design universities and colleges — asking questions about programs and, most importantly, getting expert feedback on how to strengthen their portfolio before they apply.

Beyond the practical advice, it's an experience like no other. Students will be inspired, energized, and surrounded by a community of people who share their passion and commitment to art and design. For many, it may be the first time they've ever been in a space filled with that kind of creative energy — and that alone can be transformative.

📌 Share this with your students and help them take this important step toward their future!

09/03/2026

🌟 Congratulations to our TACAC Rising Star, Noah Murray! 🎉

A first-generation University of Illinois graduate with 7+ years of higher education experience, Noah is a passionate advocate for college access, student success, and equitable opportunities for all. For the past four years, he has proudly served at UT San Antonio as a Senior Admissions Counselor and continues to grow as a leader through his work with TACAC and the San Antonio Regional Network.

We're celebrating Noah's dedication to inspiring the next generation and expanding pathways to higher education! 👏🎓

Congratulations to the 21 individuals and three programs that have earned NACAC's 2026 Rising Star awards! https://ow.ly/51CK50ZIT1y These individuals and programs have exemplified excellence and dedication to serving the needs of students and those who guide them in the transition from high school to college. These awardees will be recognized in October at Conference 2026.

Program Winners
Great Plains ACAC - Advocacy Challenge for Tomorrow
New York State ACAC - Ketchup Series
Western ACAC - Conference Marketing & Branding

Individual Winners
Dakota ACAC - Colby Oetken
Great Plains ACAC - Skyler Stefanski
Hawaii ACAC - Cheyne Nomura
Illinois ACAC - Derrick Sosinski
Indiana ACAC - Hillary Cheaney
International ACAC - Anika Brennan
Iowa ACAC - Gabby McCoy
Kentucky ACAC - Sara Bazzell
Michigan ACAC - Sarah Pelyhes
Minnesota ACAC - Paige Mackedanz
New England ACAC - Alex Torres Morales
New Jersey ACAC - Victoria Farley
New York State ACAC - Madison Morgan
Ohio ACAC - Jessica Burkley
Pacific Northwest ACAC - Sarah Schollmeyer
Pennsylvania ACAC - Janet Barkdoll
Potomac and Chesapeake ACAC - Jordan Vaughn
Southern ACAC - Marquish Applewhite
Texas ACAC - Noah Murray
Western ACAC - Katie Engle
Wisconsin ACAC - Jaclynn Sutton

09/03/2026

The TACAC Middle Management Institute (MMI) is a professional development program designed for both current and aspiring managers working in higher education. Attendees generally have at least three to five years of experience and are looking to grow as leaders in their careers. This is a cohort-style program centered on building TACAC leaders. Participants will attend a series of robust virtual sessions throughout the year and complete their experience with an in-person session at the annual TACAC conference.

Registration is $150 for TACAC members and $250 for nonmembers. Registration will open September 1 and close November 2.

https://www.tacac.org/MMI

08/28/2026

You aren’t seeing double! The greater El Paso community came out BIG yesterday evening to the El Paso College Fair.

We are grateful for the opportunity our colleagues had to meet with so many students and families from the region.

Thank you to Ysleta ISD for being a fantastic host and StriveScan for providing scanning technology. You both make great partners in student access.

08/27/2026

The morning session of the El Paso fair was a tremendous success. The students of Ysleta ISD showed up!

Will look forward to seeing more of the El Paso community at tonight’s college fair.

08/26/2026

EVENT CANCELLATION — TACAC Back-to-School Social

We’re sorry for the last-minute notice, but today’s TACAC Back-to-School Social in San Antonio has been canceled.

We sincerely apologize for the late change and any inconvenience this may cause, especially for those who had already made plans to join us.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of TACAC. We look forward to connecting with our San Antonio-area members again soon!

08/26/2026

🐶 Happy ! Let's take a moment to appreciate our most dedicated colleagues — the ones who never miss a meeting (especially if there are snacks), always lend an ear, and somehow make every hard day a little brighter. 🐾✨

We don't know where we'd be without them. 💙

Tag us Texas Association for College Admission Counseling, with your favorite pup pics — we want to meet your four-legged coworkers!

08/26/2026

Join Marisol Scheer, TACAC past president, at McIntyre's - North Star for TACAC's Back-to-School Social TONIGHT! See you there!