Symposium Dates: May 27—28 2026
Call For Abstracts
CCAC (Community College of Allegheny County) welcomes abstracts for this End-of-Life
Symposium – Bridging Gaps: Strengthening End-Of-Life Care Through Education in Nursing
from scholars, researchers and practitioners from all relevant fields. Please follow
the guidelines outlined in the document below.
Abstract submission deadline: January 15th, 2026
Submit your abstracts to EOLSymposium@ccac.edu
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Bridging Gaps: Strengthening End-Of-Life Care Through Education In Nursing
The End-of-Life Symposium is dedicated to fostering compassionate, informed, and collaborative approaches to end-of-life care. Our mission is to bring together healthcare professionals, caregivers, patients, and community members to engage in meaningful dialogue, share best practices, and advance knowledge surrounding end-of-life issues.
Through education, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to improve the quality of life for individuals facing serious illness, support families through the dying process, and promote dignity, empathy, and respect at the end of life.
Exhibition on the End of Life
Submit your work to the Exhibition on the End of Life. Write or record a personal narrative about an end-of-life experience. Selected entries will be displayed at the exhibit.
Deadline for Submissions: March 1, 2026
Submit your work to EOLPrompt@ccac.edu.
Learn more about the exhibit from the flyer below.
Symposium Registration
Registration opens soon — stay tuned for updates!
About CCAC
Founded in 1966 on the principle that quality education should be both affordable and accessible to all members of the community. Since that time, CCAC has flourished, becoming the educational powerhouse it is today—a nationally renowned two-year college dedicated to serving all members of the community.
From groundbreaking student success initiatives to top-ranked academic and career-based programs, CCAC continues to be the college of choice for nearly one out of every two adults in Allegheny County.