Each year, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) proudly honours outstanding graduates from across our six campuses with the distinction of Valedictorian. Get to know the remarkable group of graduates representing NBCC’s Class of 2026! NBCC Saint John Valedictorian: Samantha Keays, Early Childhood Education Samantha Keays, a graduate of NBCC’s Early Childhood Education program at the Saint John campus, … Read more
Each year, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) proudly honours outstanding graduates from across our eight academic schools with the Student Excellence in Leadership Award. This award recognizes a graduating student who has made an exceptional leadership contribution within an NBCC campus and/or the community they serve. There is one award per Academic School. Learn more … Read more
Legacy doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes, it lives in the quiet conversations held in a century home perched over the city of Saint John, New Brunswick. A place where the door is always open (sometimes literally, but always in spirit), where there is always a seat at the table, and beauty to be found in every corner. Extending far beyond … Read more
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 a career in health care. Today, through the Practical Nurse program, she is developing the hands-on skills and clinical experience needed to pursue that goal. The Alumni Trailblazer Bursary was created to support first-generation learners like Emilija, … Read more
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 of 2026, the Pharmacy Technician student was named a recipient of the NBCC Alumni Family Scholarship. Since 2016, NBCC Alumni has proudly awarded this scholarship to celebrate students who follow in the footsteps of a family member who previously studied … Read more
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 an event, or sourcing local ingredients for her next dinner at Maven Hill Farm, Chanelle is forging her own path while uplifting the people, places, and province that helped shape her into the person … Read more
Education shapes more than what you do—it shapes who you become, how you uplift others, and how you strengthen your community. At New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), giving back to the community is woven into our values and part of who we are. As part of the NBCC learning experience, students from every program across … Read more
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 you meet her. Whether she’s coaxing a nervous student to try again, cheering on a rookie rugby player, or steadying a paddleboard for a hesitant first-timer, she radiates the kind … Read more
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 the kind of person who fills a room with welcome, someone who has built a life around opening doors and creating belonging, a trait Marlene witnessed from her parents again … Read more
Drive past the New Brunswick Community College’s (NBCC) Saint John – Grandview Campus, and you’ll soon notice something exciting on the horizon—the future of energy education coming to life. Thanks to a generous $500,000 gift from Irving Oil as part of NBCC’s Going Beyond campaign, students pursuing an education within the energy sector will soon … Read more
If you’re thinking about post-secondary education and unsure whether to choose college or university, you’re not alone. It’s completely normal to ask: what type of education will benefit me most? Which path will open the most doors? What kind of education gives me flexibility if my goals change? Good news: You don’t have to choose … Read more
Each year, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) proudly honours outstanding graduates from across our eight academic schools with the Student Excellence in Leadership Award. This award recognizes a graduating student who has made an exceptional leadership contribution within an NBCC campus and/or the community they serve. There is one award per Academic School. Learn more … Read more