Qusay Hussein will walk the stage at the Austin Community College District (ACC) commencement ceremony tonight to receive his GED certificate with honors, 10 years after surviving a suicide bomb attack in his hometown of Mosul, Iraq.
Qusay Hussein speaks to ACC before the spring commencement ceremony.
The attack left Hussein gravely injured and blinded. He received medical assistance from the U.S. military and Doctors Without Borders. Hussein became a U.S. refugee and moved to Austin to recover and start a new life. He next plans to enroll at ACC full time in the fall to become a social worker.
“I want to give back to the country that saved my life,” said Hussein. “There are many good people in Austin and at ACC who have helped me to learn English and find my passion in life. Now I want to counsel others who have suffered.”
On Thursday, May 12, at 6 p.m., ACC will recognize more than 1,600 students who completed associate degrees and certificate programs for the spring semester. Chief Art Acevedo of the Austin Police Department (APD) will deliver the keynote address.
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By Lauren May 13, 2016 - 4:24 pm
WTG, Qusay – you are such a great student and I can’t wait to see where your future leads you!
By Ahmed May 14, 2016 - 12:03 am
Good luck qusai. You are such a great student, and we’re so proud of you brother.
By Lillian Huerta May 14, 2016 - 6:35 pm
Congratulations, Mr. Hussein on your accomplishments and letting ACC be a part of that dream. Best wishes on your future endeavors. Alif Mabrouk!
By Mechelle M. May 17, 2016 - 4:01 pm
I believed in you from day one!!! You are on your way to great things! Don’t forget to visit your friends in Adult Ed.
By Mohanad Alsaaty May 17, 2016 - 10:46 pm
You are a great and brave student really i proud of you .. Good luck brother
By Angelica May 18, 2016 - 3:42 pm
What an inspiring story. We are very proud of you, Mr. Hussein, and wish you nothing but the best.
By Tim Kelly May 19, 2016 - 7:36 pm
Welcome to Texas sir. Glad to have you here. I can’t wait to see how far you will go. Good luck to you.
By Sri May 21, 2016 - 6:17 pm
You are experiencing a miracle from God thru U.S. Keep strong to do the right thing and God blessed you.
By Douglas Franklin May 30, 2016 - 8:07 am
Your desire to give back by serving others is commendable and speaks to the good found in all human beings.