Let us tell you our story — AACC's redefining stories of 2026.
Artensie Flowers used the engagement coaching and entrepreneurship programs to start a new chapter later in life.
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Chris Chambers grew up watching a lot of science fiction shows. That helped spawn his interest in engineering and physics.
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Waleska Cruz took some time off between high school and college. She felt like confidence in herself was low, and her confidence in what she saw herself doing with her life was even lower. That soon changed.
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When Fredrick Neric first started at AACC, he drove to campus, attended classes and left. Then he got more involved and realized how much of a community existed at AACC.
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Brynn Surosky found her calling after exploring multiple programs.
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Keshawn Johnson knows a thing or two about perseverance. As the student member of AACC's board of trustees, he balances late nights reading college documents with his homework.
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Spencer Martin found the financial benefit of attending AACC paired with support unlocked his ability to learn within new situations.
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Katie Cortina chose to major in photography in her first semester at AACC on a whim, but her time at the school made it an intentional career path.
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A graduate shares a reflection on his time at AACC.
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Jazmin Morales has a motto: never say no.
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Valedictorian Rebecca Messer used her curiosity and open mind to find success at AACC.
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Jordan Weaver shares encouragement for any students who stumble during their pursuit of a college education.
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Lizbeth Padilla overcame a challenging anatomy course through peer tutoring. She aspires to be a nurse while continuing her work as a bilingual medical assistant.
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When high schooler Jeydan Lopez decided to take college classes his junior year, he was looking for a challenge. He didn’t know it would shape his future.
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Centenarian Mel Bender has greatly contributed to the Peer Learning Partnership over the last 17 years.
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After seeing how art therapy has made an impact in her lifelong struggle with depression, Taylor Brisueno is following her passion to help others.
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Live theatre is inherently risky, with technical, human and mechanical issues looming around every corner. But what about Mother Nature?
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From research to teaching, business ownership, art and engineering, curiosity in welding can be the first step toward many different futures.
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A guest chef demonstrates a recipe and shares culture from his home country
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Davonne Walker went from working as an administrative assistant to health information management
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Aiden is taking online classes in homeland security and managing a full credit load while juggling full-time interests. When he’s not studying, he’s coaching little league football, working a part-time job or making music with his band.
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Shawnisa Estep goes by “Birdie,” a nickname that reflects her love of animals and the personal journey she is embracing as a Riverhawk at Anne Arundel Community College.
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Whether he’s leading meetings or building community, Nicholas Taylor is making the most of his time at AACC.
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AACC’s VITA program provides free tax preparation and electronic filing to qualified residents while giving students hands-on experience.
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A former AACC student now hosts interns to help them get experience.
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Once a healthcare professional, Victoria Snelgrove now uses her interior design expertise to help others reshape their homes for life’s next stage.
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A police chief and AACC graduate, Daniel Ruffin is committed to the education of future recruits.
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Wingspan – Spring 2026 – New scholarship offerings have been expanded to address the critical workforce shortage and support students facing rising living costs. The Future Nursing Professionals Scholarship Community Challenge is helping meet the urgent demand for nurses in our region.
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Wingspan – Spring 2026 – Who knows a college campus better than its students? At Anne Arundel Community College, the Ambassadors Campus Team features campus leaders and experts on all things AACC.
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Wingspan – Spring 2026 – As the community’s college, AACC invites you to step onto our beautiful Arnold campus and experience everything we have to offer! Whether you’re exploring college options, looking for free resources or wanting to be inspired, you’ll find something here for you.
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