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NSCC President shares he is stepping down
After 15 years at the helm, NSCC's President and CEO, Don Bureaux, has accepted a new leadership opportunity. Read the full releaseSearch stories and media releases
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Recent stories
Simulation helps NSCC students understand dementia care
A 7-minute simulation is reshaping how healthcare students – and entire communities – understand dementia. It’s part of a growing shift in education, using simulation-based learning to give students realistic, hands-on training.
Bridge to Construction training helps newcomers build futures
Hands-on training and safety skills from the Bridge to Construction program are helping Mohamed build his future in Nova Scotia.
New student housing officially opens at Ivany Campus
Thanks to an investment from the Province, NSCC is pleased to officially open a new 200-bed, 96,000 sq. ft. student housing facility at Ivany Campus.
Media releases and statements
NSCC President announces he is stepping down, moving to new role
Sep. 09, 2025 – Media Release
NSCC launches Canada’s first Deaf Interpreter program
Jul. 29, 2025 – Media Release
NSCC moving to single, province-wide food services partner
Jul. 09, 2025 – Statement
NSCC in the news
NSCC program teaches deaf students to become deaf interpreters
A new program at NSCC — the first of its kind in Canada — is teaching deaf students to become deaf interpreters.
Sep. 08, 2025CBC
Tell me something good
Kicking off a new academic year, NSCC President Don Bureaux said the College is excited to welcome approximately 11,000 students across the province this fall.
Sep. 03, 2025Rewind 89.3
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