News and Updates
March with NSCC at Pride
Join in Pride celebrations by marching with your NSCC community in a Pride Parade. NSCC is participating in multiple Pride parades this summer.
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.
NSCC Accessibility Advisory Committee – Applications Open
Help improve the economic and social prosperity for persons with disabilities at NSCC. Students and alumni are important to this transformative work. Apply to join our Accessibility Advisory Committee by December 6, 2024.
Ask a Black Entrepreneur Panel 2024: Resources
The fourth annual Ask a Black Entrepreneur Panel event shares personal experiences and knowledge from successful, Black alumni entrepreneurs. Explore the helpful sources for Black entrepreneurs referenced in the event.
Music Nova Scotia Music & Industry Award: Alumni Winners
NSCC alumni are connected to the Music Nova Scotia awards in many ways, from nominations to performances and working behind the scenes. Find out which grads took home awards this year.
Creative Nova Scotia Awards: Alumni Recipients
The Creative Nova Scotia Awards recognizes excellence in artistic achievement. The 2023 recipients include three very talented NSCC alumni who are making waves in Nova Scotia.
NSCC credentials translated into Mi’kmaw
NSCC now offers Mi’kmaq and Indigenous graduating students and alumni the option to have their credential in the Mi’kmaw language.
NSCC Alumni 12 Days of Giveaways
It’s that time of year again! We’re holding our annual 12 Days of Giveaways for the holidays. Learn how you can win awesome alumni-made products from this year’s Shop NSCC.
Job search advice: cover letters, resumes and interviews
Looking to enter industry or start a new job? Check out these job search tips from our NSCC Alumni Program 101 series.
NSCC launches three new housing builds
Construction is underway to build three new campus housing facilities at the Akerley, Pictou and Ivany campuses.
NSCC and RBC grow support for rural students with work experience program
NSCC has received a gift of $200,000 over two years from RBC Foundation's Future Launch initiative for the continued support of the RBC Student Works Program.
New Practical Nursing Program Will Train 30 L’nu Students
Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, aspiring practical nursing students can learn as part of a Mi’kmaw cohort at NSCC Pictou Campus.
Mi'kmaq History Month
October is Mi’kmaq History Month, beginning with Treaty Day on October 1 to honour the relationship and important contributions of the Mi’kmaq people in Nova Scotia. Learn more about Wi'kipatmu'k Mi'kmawey, Honoring of the Mi'kmaw way.
5 tips to make the most of your NSCC alumni connection
Are you a new graduate joining the alumni community? Here's a list of our top five tips to help you make the most of your NSCC alumni connection.
Annual Report on Giving
Our community raised over $5.6M in funding to create new programs, build student awards and provide necessary financial aid for thousands of students across the province. Read impactful student stories in NSCC Foundation and Alumni Relations' 2021/22 Annual Report on Giving.
New pathway agreement in social services
Recent NSCC Social Services grads can now earn their Bachelor of Arts Degree at Mount Allison University in just two additional years if eligible. Read more about this new learning opportunity.
Monthly eNews: 2021 Year in Review
In 2021, we’ve all had to adapt to a “new normal,” although what that looks like is different for everyone. For us, the result has been a year spent mostly online, juggling home, work and life, but deeply invested in adapting our alumni offerings to be of most value to you, our alumni.
NSCC Foundation Annual Report on Giving
As alumni, you know firsthand the impact an NSCC education can have, and for many of you, the support from our generous donors and the College community meant all the difference. The 2021 Foundation Annual Report shares incredible stories of perseverance and dedication, traits that are very common in our alumni community. For those of you who have been able to pay it forward through the NSCC Foundation, we thank you and our students thank you.
Advertise Your Rental to NSCC Students - FREE
We know the rental market is challenging right now. Advertising for tenants can be time-consuming and expensive. If you have a room, an apartment or a unit to rent, you can list your vacancies for FREE on Places4students.com or call 1.866.766.0767 and help NSCC students find housing.