Back to News Faculty Link: August 2026 Edition Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Faculty & Professional Development This issue of Faculty Link provides essential updates for nurse educators, including an overview of AACN's August Advocacy Guide, the opening of the 2026–2027 NursingCAS Application Cycle, and fall workshop opportunities, as well as webinars and programs. In this month’s issue, you can find the following: Call for Abstract Submission Deadlines Approaching AACN's August Advocacy Guide Where Could Your Academic–Practice Partnership Go Next? Fall Workshops to Strengthen Your CBE Strategy Graduate Student Leadership Opportunities: Share With Your Students 2026–2027 NursingCAS Application Cycle Now Open Upcoming August Webinars View Latest Faculty Vacancies Join the Conversation on AACN Connect Read the Issue