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Olivia Sewell, a culinary management student, stands in a chef jacket and apron in an industrial kitchen
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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Recent Alumni Stories

A black man and woman on stage at the Creative Nova Scotia Awards. He is holding a framed award and she is holding a physical award.
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.
A headshot of Michael Peters.
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.
Photo of Niecole Killawee in front of window with background showing a bright cityscape with tall buildings and a body of water under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
From student to supporter: why giving back matters From NSCC student to communications professional, Niecole Killawee (RTA ’09, PR ’11) shares how her education shaped her career and why she gives back to students as a monthly donor through the NSCC Foundation.

Alumni News and Updates

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

Stephanie Grant in the new brick-and-mortar of her business, holding her store key and smiling.
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.
SaltWire
Amateur astronomer Tim Doucette at his Deep Sky Eye Observatory in Quinan, Yarmouth County.
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.
SaltWire
A white man with a think red beard stoops down next to a cut tree trunk on the ground.
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.
CBC News
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