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NSCC graduate celebrating at their convocation.
As we’re about to step into the summer season, we are excited and proud to celebrate the hard work and success of NSCC students with you in NSCC Foundation's Summer 2025 Update!

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From left to right: Dustin and Zach in their convocations in front of the Frost Park Fountain in Yarmouth.
Dustin and Zach: A couple's NSCC journey of defying the status quo Partners Dustin and Zach are celebrating a journey of defying the status quo as they graduated from NSCC's Shelburne and Burridge Campuses together this summer, thanks to their mutual support for each other and student awards.
Theodore Misseri standing in front of Skye Glen Creamery in Whycocomagh.
Student dreams of amplifying 2SLGBTQ+ voices after finding his own: Meet Theodore After returning to Halifax in 2017, Theodore Misseri began to realize and embrace his identity as a trans-man. Today, the NSCC RTJ student has found his voice and purpose with dreams of amplifying 2SLGBTQ+ voices.
Grace Okechukwu at NSCC's Institute of Technology Campus's Convocation in 2023.
NSCC alum pays it forward to support future Medical Office Administration students Medical Office Administration (MOA) alum Grace Okechukwu’s journey in Canada was shaped by NSCC. Now thriving in her career, it was a natural decision for her to pay it forward by donating to support future MOA students.

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Cape Breton Building Trades and Unionized Contractors gifts $100k to support skilled trades at Sydney Waterfront Campus On December 5, the Cape Breton Building Trades and their Unionized Contractors gathered at Sydney Waterfront Campus to present a $100,000 donation.
Maestro Fresh Wes celebrates induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame with new scholarship at NSCC On November 7, Maestro Fresh Wes announced his new scholarship at NSCC to celebrate his induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

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