Alumni Stories

NBCC Celebrates Inaugural Alumni Trailblazer Bursary Recipient
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is pleased to celebrate Emilija Salapura, a first-year Practical Nurse student, as the inaugural recipient of the NBCC Alumni Trailblazer Bursary. From a young age, Emilija knew she wanted

Continuing a Family Legacy of Care: NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship Recipient Alyssa Oram
When Alyssa Oram walks into class at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), she’s not just preparing for her future and a career, she’s continuing a family legacy of care that began more than 40 years ago. In the winter
From Farm to Table: How Chanelle Belliveau Found Passion and Purpose in New Brunswick
The Roots: Where Passion Was Nurtured For NBCC alumna Chanelle Belliveau, no two days are ever the same—and that’s exactly how she likes it. Whether teaching a cooking class, catering

The Ripple Effect of Micaela’s Compassion and How She’s Building Youth Confidence
Micaela Hachey, a Behaviour Intervention Mentor with a school district in Miramichi, NB, is the kind of person who makes you feel seen the moment

Let’s ‘Teal’ With It: How Sam Is Growing Branches of Hope
Step into the Willow Centre in Charlotte County, and you’ll find Sam Gullison at the heart of it all. She’s a steady presence with kind

Driving Community Forward: The Culbersons’ Journey
Darcy and Mark Culberson, owners of High Lift Auto Service, are the kind of people who make a community feel like a home. Together, they

Marlene Lost Her Job at 51, Then Built a Career Helping Others Find Theirs
Marlene Thompson, a Human Resources professional, brings a laugh that warms a room and a smile that could quickly put anyone at ease. She is

Following in her sister’s footsteps: NBCC international student earns Alumni Family Scholarship
Jennifer Englis is continuing her family’s NBCC legacy as the proud recipient of a 2025 Alumni Family Scholarship – a bi-annual award, generously sponsored by

Guided by Compassion, Powered by Data: Kat’s Impact on Homelessness in New Brunswick
Using her heart as her compass, Kathleen ‘Kat’ LeBlanc’s compassionate drive has led her on a journey that is transforming how New Brunswick, and beyond,