With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements.
It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving more than 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 48 countries and 25 states.
(see more)With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements.
It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving more than 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 48 countries and 25 states.
In the Fight of His Life
Like boxers around the world, NCC student Jonathan Rodriguez had dreamed about fighting in the legendary MGM Grand in Las Vegas. But not like this. Never like this.
Achievement (Other) -
Nov 4
NCC LPN Graduates Get Pinned
Northampton Community College (NCC) recently held a pinning ceremony for 30 Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students.
Graduation -
Oct 26
NCC Nursing Students Receive Highmark Blue Shield Scholarships
Five Northampton Community College (NCC) nursing students were awarded a Highmark Blue Shield Frontline Worker Scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year. In their final year of college, they are on track to graduate this winter as registered nurses.
Scholarship -
Sep 30
Northampton Community College Welcomes Fall 2021 Students
Northampton Community College (NCC) is excited to welcome new and returning students to the 2021 Fall Semester.
Enrollment -
Aug 30
NCC Student Amy Gilham Recognized for Excellence
Northampton Community College (NCC) is pleased to recognize Amy Gilham as the August 2021 Online Student of the Month.
Student Excellence -
Aug 5
Northampton Community College Announces the Spring 2021 Dean's List
Nearly 2,000 high-achieving scholars have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester at Northampton Community College (NCC). The honor is reserved for students who have completed a minimum of 6 credits and achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Dean's List -
Jun 11
Northampton Community College Inducts Newest Members into National Honor Society
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) at Northampton Community College (NCC) held a virtual induction ceremony for 30 new members.
Honor Society -
Feb 8
NCC Students Selected as Ambassadors for AGF Program
Northampton Community College (NCC) has joined The Andrew Goodman Foundation's (AGF) Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere program, whose network includes colleges and universities across the United States. Three Northampton Community College (NCC) student leaders have been selected to act as ambassadors who will carry out voter registration, education, mobilization, and advocacy activities for their campus.
Leadership -
2020 Aug 19
Awards Convocation Ceremony Honors Top NCC Students
On April 29, 2021, Northampton Community College (NCC) held its annual Student Awards Convocation Ceremony, an event where NCC bestows its top academic honors on students who have excelled during the past academic year.
Academic Award -
May 24
NCC Culinary Student Wins Award at Regional Competition
Northampton Community College (NCC) culinary student Thomas Traupman participated and placed in the Mid-Atlantic Junior Chaine Competition at the Restaurant School in Philadelphia.
Academic competition -
2020 Apr 8
NCC Theatre Presents Lillian Hellman's "The Little Foxes"
Northampton Community College students and local actors present Lillian Hellman's play, The Little Foxes.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2020 Mar 3
Seventeen NCC Spartans Earned Region XIX All-Academic Team Honors
Student-athletes from Northampton Community College (NCC) made the Region XIX All-Academic Team. The students held a 3.25 GPA or higher during the Fall 2019 semester, while participating in an intercollegiate sport.
Sports -
2020 Feb 5
NCC Students Win Gold at 2020 SkillsUSA Competition
All six of NCC's SkillsUSA competitors took the gold for their categories in the SkillsUSA competition held in January.
Student Competition -
2020 Feb 5
NCC Students Receive Grants for Service Projects
Three Northampton Community College (NCC) students were selected to receive grants to fund thier service projects.
Community Service -
2019 Dec 18
NCC Students Compete in the CIE's First Business Pitch Competition
Nine Northampton Community College (NCC) students gave it their all as they pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) in the Fowler Family Southside Center on April 3, 2019. The winner will represent NCC at a valley-wide collegiate business pitch competition on April 25 at Ben Franklin Tech Ventures in Bethlehem.
Business/professional -
2019 Apr 15
NCC Students Advocate for Increased Community College Funding in Harrisburg
Thirteen students from NCC joined students from community colleges across the state in Harrisburg on April 9 to advocate for adequate funding for community colleges in the state budget.
Government -
2019 Apr 15
NCC Students Travel to Central America to Work in a Hospital
Twelve Northampton Community College (NCC) students provided supervised hands-on care for patients at Western Regional Hospital in Belize, a country off the eastern coast of Central America. Marie Everhart, nursing professor, and Nathan Carpenter, director of global education and international services, accompanied the students on their healthcare educational trip, from March 9-16.
Study Abroad -
2019 Apr 12
Northampton Community College Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Daniel Stevens is one of 262 students in the nation selected for the honor.
Club or Organization -
2019 Mar 8
Spring 2018 Dean's List Announced
A total of 1,621 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Spring 2018 semester of the 2017-2018 academic year, according to Joanne Bruno, J.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students eligible for the Dean's List are those who have attained a 3.50 quality point average or better and are enrolled full-time. The letter grade "B" earns 3 quality points per credit, and the grade "A" earns 4 quality points per credit.
Honors List -
2018 Jun 5