Back to News The Connector: Spring 2026 Edition Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Access, Connection, and Engagement, The Connector The Connector is a quarterly newsletter highlighting efforts led by the academic nursing community to create learning and practice environments where all can succeed and thrive. Please send details about your school's initiatives to bcarter@aacnnursing.org. In this edition, you can find the following: There's Still Time to Register for the 2026 ACE Symposium Spotlight Article: Dr. Najood Azar-Chaaya, California State University at Fullerton AACN Offers Comprehensive HRSA NWD Technical Assistance Message from AACN Chief Access and Engagement Officer Read the Issue