AACC Student Achievement and Success

AACC Student Achievement and Success The Student Achievement and Success Program is a support and retention program at Anne Arundel Community College.

Visit us on the web at aacc.edu/resources/student-success. The Student Achievement and Success Program (SASP) is a support and retention program at Anne Arundel Community College designed to increase the academic success, retention, graduation and transfer of students who traditionally may have more barriers and challenges to overcome in order to realize their goals. In addition, these students ar

e traditionally first generation students, low income, under prepared and minority students. Services provided included incentive scholarships, walk-in tutoring, life skill/study strategy workshops, and cultural activities, campus visits, informal interactions with faculty/staff and academic monitoring.

🔥 IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE BMI WELCOME BACK COOKOUT! 🔥The tradition continues! 🎉🍔The Black Male Institute (BMI) is kicki...
08/10/2026

🔥 IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE BMI WELCOME BACK COOKOUT! 🔥

The tradition continues! 🎉🍔

The Black Male Institute (BMI) is kicking off the new academic year with our Annual Welcome Back Cookout—and we want YOU there!

Come Grill & Chill with BMI as we bring students, staff, faculty, and friends together for an afternoon of good food, great music, fellowship, and community. Whether you’re a returning BMI brother, a new student looking to get connected, or simply want to see what BMI is all about, pull up and join us! 🖤🖤🖤

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 QUAD between SUN & Truxal Library
🌧️ Rain location: SUN 100

🍔 Good food
🎶 Good vibes
🤝 Brotherhood & community
🔥 And, of course… the grill!

Don’t miss the BMI Kickback!

👉 RSVP TODAY on the Nest https://cglink.me/24s/r376250

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Welcome our NEW SASP Advisor 🎉Dr. Brittany Elmore brings more than a decade of experience in academic advising, student ...
07/31/2026

Welcome our NEW SASP Advisor 🎉

Dr. Brittany Elmore brings more than a decade of experience in academic advising, student services, and higher education administration. She is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and helping students navigate their educational journeys while empowering them to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.

Brittany began her career in higher education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she developed a passion for supporting students and contributing to the educational process. Since then, she has built a career focused on fostering student success through advising, academic affairs, and teaching.

She earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Gratz College, where her doctoral research explored online academic spaces and student engagement in non-traditional learning environments. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from Eastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, which she proudly boasts as our nation’s “First and Oldest HBCU”.

Dr. Elmore is passionate about helping students navigate academic challenges, gain clarity on their goals, and build confidence as they develop into successful professionals and lifelong learners. Her approach centers on meeting students where they are, providing thoughtful guidance, and encouraging them to recognize their own potential.

Outside of her professional work, Brittany is committed to community engagement through volunteer service and mentorship. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, reflecting her belief that scholarship and service extend beyond the classroom. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her cats Olivia and Oliver, tackling DIY projects, reading Toni Morrison, listening to Stevie Wonder, and unwinding with documentaries or classic episodes of The Walking Dead.

Brittany is excited to join the SASP team and Anne Arundel Community College community! She looks forward to supporting students as they pursue their educational goals and discover opportunities for growth, achievement, and lifelong success.

Today we celebrated an incredible milestone as our Bridge to Success students officially completed their summer journey ...
07/24/2026

Today we celebrated an incredible milestone as our Bridge to Success students officially completed their summer journey and prepared for takeoff into their first semester at Anne Arundel Community College!

Our SASP team was honored to host the BTS End of Program Celebration, recognizing the hard work, growth, and perseverance of each student. From earning their "pilot wings" to celebrating alongside family, friends, and mentors, today marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

To our newest Riverhawks—your runway is ready, your flight plan is set, and we can't wait to watch you soar this fall. Remember, your SASP crew will be with you every step of the journey.

Congratulations, Class of Bridge to Success 2026! ✈️💙💛

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Our SASP staff, bright and early, welcoming our new Bridge to Success students on their first day.
07/06/2026

Our SASP staff, bright and early, welcoming our new Bridge to Success students on their first day.

🎓✨ Sankofa Send-Off Celebration 2026 ✨🎓Last Wednesday, May 6, the Black Male Institute (BMI) proudly hosted our annual S...
05/15/2026

🎓✨ Sankofa Send-Off Celebration 2026 ✨🎓

Last Wednesday, May 6, the Black Male Institute (BMI) proudly hosted our annual Sankofa Send-Off Celebration, a powerful evening rooted in reflection, recognition, and community.

With over 45 attendees in person and additional guests joining virtually, we were honored to celebrate our students alongside AACC leadership, including President Dr. Dawn Lindsay, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, family, and community supporters.

This special tradition recognizes our students as they take the next step in their journey—whether graduating, transferring, joining the armed services, or pursuing new opportunities. Grounded in the meaning of *Sankofa*—to look back and move forward—we honored not just where they’re going, but the strength, growth, and resilience that brought them here.

A highlight of the evening included the presentation of Kente stoles, symbolizing legacy, achievement, and the continuation of each student’s story as they were inducted into the BMI Alumni Network. Students received a certificate and gift bag as a token of appreciation.

We also took time to honor Dr. Lindsay for her exceptional leadership and lasting impact on AACC as she prepares for retirement—an especially meaningful moment for our community.

💙 Once BMI, always BMI.
Congratulations to our brothers—keep rising, keep reaching back, and keep moving forward.

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🎉 Celebrating the Crosby Scholars! 🎉On Wednesday, May 6, SASP proudly joined in celebrating the Crosby Marketing Scholar...
05/13/2026

🎉 Celebrating the Crosby Scholars! 🎉

On Wednesday, May 6, SASP proudly joined in celebrating the Crosby Marketing Scholar End-of-Year Celebration, held in the CADE Multipurpose Room with nearly 30 attendees.

The afternoon began with inspiring welcome remarks from Scholar Advisor Dr. Curtis Spencer and AACC President Dr. Dawn Lindsay, setting the tone for a meaningful celebration of student achievement, partnership, and growth.

Scholars had the opportunity to showcase their year-long projects, developed in collaboration with their mentors from Crosby Marketing Communications. For the first time in the program’s history, the cohort also completed a collaborative group project, highlighting the power of teamwork and innovation.

The event was filled with fellowship, connection, and reflection among scholars, mentors, faculty, and staff. Mr. Raymond Crosby shared his appreciation for the continued partnership with AACC and SASP and announced that the program will continue for another year—an exciting milestone for future scholars.

Closing remarks from SASP Director Rayna Simon emphasized the importance of community, collaboration, and continued partnership in creating transformative opportunities for our students.

A special thank you to Dr. Curtis Spencer for his vision, leadership, and commitment to student success. Through intentional design and accessible learning outcomes, scholars gained resume-ready leadership skills and real-world experience that will carry them forward.

👏🏾 This year’s cohort exemplified what the Crosby Experience is all about—excellence, growth, and preparation for future leadership.

🎉 Celebrating Excellence Across AACC! 🎉The Student Achievement and Success Program (SASP) proudly congratulates all of t...
05/12/2026

🎉 Celebrating Excellence Across AACC! 🎉

The Student Achievement and Success Program (SASP) proudly congratulates all of the recipients of this year’s Impact & Excellence Awards! Your leadership, service, and commitment to our campus community do not go unnoticed—and we celebrate each of you for the impact you continue to make.

A special shoutout to our SASP award recipients—we are incredibly proud of you! Your dedication to student success, community, and excellence truly embodies the spirit of SASP. You continue to lead with purpose, uplift others, and represent what it means to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

👏🏾 Your work matters. Your presence matters. Your excellence matters.

Let’s continue to build, support, and celebrate one another.

✨ The Spring Forum Breakfast did what it always does—bring the energy, the connection, and the community. One of the mos...
04/13/2026

✨ The Spring Forum Breakfast did what it always does—bring the energy, the connection, and the community. One of the most beloved traditions of POSCH, and this year? It absolutely delivered.

Students stepped into a powerful space to engage directly with the president and senior leadership—sharing their voices, their stories, and their visions for what’s possible. 💬

It wasn’t just a breakfast… it was a moment. A space where ideas flowed, perspectives were honored, and real connections were made.

Now that’s what building community looks like. 💫

This past Friday, BMI took a powerful step into possibility as we traveled to Morgan State University—*The National Trea...
03/30/2026

This past Friday, BMI took a powerful step into possibility as we traveled to Morgan State University—*The National Treasure*—for Explore Morgan Day! 💙🧡

Our students engaged in dynamic exploration breakout sessions, connected during an impactful personal session with Morgan MILE and EVOLVE, and explored opportunities at the organization fair. The energy was unmatched with incredible performances from the band, choir, fraternities and sororities, and dance teams!

And of course—we had to stop for lunch at Sunny's Sub Shop to refuel and fellowship 🍽️

We wrapped up the day with a personalized campus tour, allowing our students to truly envision themselves in the next chapter of their journey.

This wasn’t just a visit—it was exposure, inspiration, and a reminder that their future is limitless. 🖤 HBCU Culture ✊🏿

We are incredibly proud of Victor Aigbedion, one of our outstanding SASP and BMI students, for being named a 2026 Nation...
03/10/2026

We are incredibly proud of Victor Aigbedion, one of our outstanding SASP and BMI students, for being named a 2026 National DREAM Scholar by Achieving the Dream! 🎉

Victor, a senior at Glen Burnie High School and a dual-enrolled student at Anne Arundel Community College, has made history as the first high school student ever selected as a DREAM Scholar. This prestigious recognition highlights students who demonstrate leadership, resilience, and a commitment to advancing opportunity and success in their communities.

An immigrant from Nigeria, Victor’s journey reflects determination, leadership, and a commitment to uplifting others. From serving as a student speaker at convocation, to leading as Outreach Director of the Ambassadors Campus Team, and being active in numerous academic honor societies, Victor continues to represent both his high school and college communities with excellence.

Victor’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership, voice, and success can come from any background. As he prepares to graduate with both his high school diploma and a college certificate in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, we celebrate the impact he is already making and the bright future ahead of him.

Your SASP and BMI family is proud of you, Victor. Keep shining and inspiring others along the way! 🌟

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