Alabama Community College System

Congratulations to Coastal Alabama Community College's nursing program for earning the National League for Nursing Center of Excellence designation!

Coastal Alabama is the 2nd ACCS college all-time to earn this prestigious designation and one of only 20 colleges in the nation to achieve it this year.

One of only 20. In the ENTIRE nation. 🩺🏆

Coastal Alabama’s Nursing Program has officially been named a 2026 National League for Nursing Center of Excellence, one of only 20 programs in the entire nation to earn this designation this year.

This is more than a recognition. It’s national validation of what our students, faculty, clinical partners, and communities already know: exceptional nurses are being built right here at Coastal Alabama.

🔗 Click the link to read more about this historic recognition for Coastal Alabama Nursing: https://www.coastalalabama.edu/news/news/coastal-alabamas-nursing-program-earns-national-league-for-nursing-center-of-excellence-designation/

“There are so many people who need an opportunity, just an opportunity.”

For Susan Price, those words are more than a philosophy—they’ve become the foundation of a career dedicated to helping Alabamians build better lives.

Whether mentoring an adult learning to read, helping young women overcome difficult circumstances, or shaping statewide education policy, Price has spent her career focused on one goal: opening doors that might otherwise remain closed.

Susan Price opens doors through education and opportunity – 2026 Women of Impact : Susan Price's passion for education and opportunity has shaped thousands of lives, earning her recognition as a Yellowhammer News 2026 Women

Fall semester classes begin this month at Alabama's community colleges!

The ACCS offers more than 300 educational and training programs across all 67 Alabama counties.

Register today at your local community college and Make Life Better | https://www.accs.edu/community-college/find-college/

There are no limits to learning through Alabama's community colleges!

Keep inspiring those around you, Van-Houston!

Thank you, Nathaniel Ledbetter, for recognizing these champions!

The Alabama Community College System is the No. 1 provider of healthcare training in the state, educating students through 33 different allied healthcare programs at 80+ locations, including at Gadsden State Community College!

Gadsden State nursing program hits record enrollment Gadsden State Cherokee Campus welcomes its largest nursing cohort ever as demand for healthcare workers grows.

Alabama's community colleges serve their communities in multiple ways!

We love seeing community involvement like this as preparation for the new school year begins!

Who are Jennifer Canterbury and Matthew Riggle?

Two individuals with ACCS ties, and both are competing on Jeopardy! on consecutive days!

Canterbury's episode runs today, and Riggle will be featured on Thursday's episode.

Canterbury is a Shelton State Community College alumna and a former member of the college's Scholars’ Bowl team. She currently teaches Spanish at Northridge High School.

Riggle is a Calhoun Community College math instructor.

We look forward to watching!

Check your local listings for the latest episodes.

Congratulations to our Susan Price, the Senior Deputy for System Development & Strategic Advancement, Chief of Staff, for being recognized as a 'Woman of Impact' by Yellowhammer News!

Entering its eighth year, the program celebrates leadership, service, and transformative influence, among its honorees.

Yellowhammer News honors 2026 Class of Alabama 'Women of Impact' YHN Media Group is proud to honor Alabama changemakers once again through the 2026 Women of Impact Awards.