Tanya Greer 
By Mary Butler and Patrick MacKenzie A recent report by economist Richard Saillant for the Housing Hub of New Brunswick contends that New Brunswick housing costs will continue their alarming run-up unless we make meaningful additions to the supply of skilled tradespeople who can build more housing. In an interview, he recommended making the most … Read more
Not everyone remembers the exact date they were accepted into college. Tina Franca does. It was Dec. 8, 2014, a holiday in her native Brazil. Tina started classes Sept. 8, 2015, dove passionately into the material, and graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at NBCC Fredericton Campus on June 22, 2016. These dates changed … Read more
A passion for helping animals in need and a strong desire to live NBCC’s values are what drive Victoria Scott, the College’s Lead, Academic Coaching and Learning Services, in her volunteerism. “My belief is that your volunteerism should follow your passion,” said Victoria. “My passion is animal rescue and animal welfare, so I became involved … Read more
NBCC awarded $764,830 in bursaries to 669 students across its six campuses in 2022-23 on the strength of its Going Beyond campaign. Donations to Going Beyond increased bursary support by more than $100,000 over last year, easing financial pressures for learners so they can focus on their studies. Evan Davenport is studying Electrical: Construction at … Read more
Brooke Anderson has faced tough challenges during her Graphic Design and Communication program at NBCC. Her father got sick, and she needed to care for him; then, in late 2022, she was hospitalized with COVID. Despite it all, Brooke is on track to graduate this spring—and she credits connected classrooms at NBCC. “The HyFlex program … Read more
Katherine Brown is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of this year’s NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages future generations of NBCC alumni, generously sponsored by TD Insurance. Watching her parents advance in their careers, Katherine Brown was inspired to set herself up for the same success in … Read more
Emily McCready is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of this year’s NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages future generations of NBCC alumni, generously sponsored by TD Insurance. A desire for a rewarding career helping at-risk community members, combined with a lifelong love of learning instilled by parents … Read more
NBCC graduation ceremonies will have a fresh look and feel this year with the introduction of new graduate gowns and v-stoles. The Class of 2023 will be the first graduating class to don black gowns, with three new v-stoles representing the different program certifications that will be awarded at NBCC’s yearly graduation ceremonies. Certificate program … Read more
Editor’s Note: The following was originally published by Dalhousie University on its website. Collaboration is an increasingly vital part of higher education and a new partnership between Dalhousie’s Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development and New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) has showcased the power of inter-institutional collaboration in particular. Close to 20 academic … Read more
NBCC is celebrating a decade of enriched learning, community problem-solving, and industry support as its Applied Research and Innovation (ARI) department turns 10. Throughout 2022, NBCC is welcoming community and industry partners to join with NBCC staff and alumni to recognize the past successes and future growth of ARI, which utilizes NBCC expertise, tools, and … Read more
At NBCC, every learner has a backstory, a chronicle of what has brought them to post-secondary education at this point in their lives. It’s up to the compassionate and caring members of the Student Development Team to learn their stories and determine what supports and services they need to achieve success at NBCC. “Every learner … Read more
Editor’s Note: The following message from NBCC President and CEO Mary Butler was originally published in the Fall 2022 issue of Rise, NBCC’s Report to the Community. It’s been more than three years since I became President and CEO of NBCC and even now, I am still amazed and humbled on a daily basis by … Read more
