Back to News Rounds with Leadership: Promise, Progress, and Possibilities Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Rounds with Leadership As we close out the year 2025, we want to pause and thank you—our members and colleagues—for your leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to advancing excellence in academic nursing. This year brought both challenges and great progress, and through it all, your dedication to students, faculty, and communities has remained constant. Though we cannot know exactly what the new year will bring, there is one thing we do know for sure: AACN will be there—as a partner, an advocate, and a steady source of connection and support. Looking ahead, we are inspired by all the possibilities that come with a new year—new ideas, new partnerships, and new ways to prepare the nursing workforce our nation needs. We look forward to creating spaces for dialogue, engagement, and problem-solving that will energize our work and advance our shared mission. AACN is committed to standing alongside you as you drive change, shape the future of nursing education, and support the next generation of nurses. To celebrate our collective success, we encourage you to take a few minutes to watch AACN’s 2025 Year in Review video and revisit moments that defined our work together this year: On behalf of the AACN Board of Directors and staff, we wish you a restful holiday season and a new year filled with promise, progress, and renewed optimism.