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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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Animal farm that heals
A healing farm where rescued animals and people transform together. Discover how one alum turned her own journey into a sanctuary of second chances.
Nurses of NSCC: Shaping Nova Scotia's healthcare
To celebrate National Nursing Week, we’re highlighting 4 NSCC community members who are making a difference in Nova Scotia's healthcare.
Behind the Lens: Alumni help capture the 2026 Winter Olympics
Meet the three NSCC alumni working behind the scenes at the 2026 Winter Olympics who brought their creative expertise to the Olympic Broadcast Service.
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
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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