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Olivia Sewell (Culinary Management ‘23) competed at WorldSkills Lyon in September 2024, where she was awarded a Medallion for Excellence. Read about Olivia’s journey to WorldSkills
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Ocean career plunges into global exploration
Guided by her lifelong passion for the ocean, COGS alum Katie MacIntosh has built a career spanning the globe. Now, she’s heading to Antarctica with an all‑female Sea Women Expeditions team to push the boundaries of ocean discovery.
From ink to impact: a writer’s mission
Two-time alum Andre Fenton’s creative journey spans childhood action‑figure films, acclaimed novels and adapting his book for the screen while championing fellow storytellers through innovative workshops.
Alum drives economic growth for Mi’kmaq community
NSCC alum Michael Peters discovered his passion for entrepreneurship as a teenager, finding a way to support his local community. He’s built his career on driving economic growth and opportunity for Mi’kmaq communities.
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Maestro Fresh Wes honoured on Canada Post stamp
Canada Post unveiled three new commemorative stamps in honour of African Heritage Month, including one featuring Maestro Fresh Wes (Honourary Diploma ’17).
Join NSCC's Private Tutor Community
Alumni can support NSCC student success by sharing their knowledge. Become a tutor, set your own rates, and help students through our Private Tutor Community.
Join your NSCC community at a Pride Parade
Join in Pride celebrations by marching with your NSCC community in a Pride Parade. NSCC is participating in multiple Pride parades across Nova Scotia this summer.
Alumni in the News
Cakes, cupcakes, and warm treats: Sassy Sweet Cups to open location in New Glasgow
For Stephanie Grant (CCA '11), owning a food business was always a dream. She fulfilled her dream on Dec. 1 when she got the keys to her storefront Sassy Sweet Cups in downtown New Glasgow.
Dec. 29, 2023SaltWire
Yarmouth County astronomer wins Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition
Tim Doucette (Scientific Computer Programming '93) of Deep Sky Eye Observatory in Quinan, Yarmouth County, has won the top prize in this year’s Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition.
Dec. 16, 2023SaltWire
In Halifax, a call to promote old-growth forests as a guard against future wildfires
As he stands near a Nova Scotia forest with soaring 150-year-old trees, Mike Lancaster (NERT '11) sees a natural, long-term solution to the threat wildfires pose to city dwellers.
Dec. 11, 2023CBC News
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