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.
Northampton Community College Students Part of Award-Winning PTK Chapter
Northampton Community College's (NCC) Monroe PTK Beta Beta Chi Chapter took home more than a few honors at the PTK Middle States Regional Awards Ceremony in Harrisburg, PA on March 15 - 16.
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2019 Mar 29
Northampton Community College Students Part of Award-Winning PTK Chapter
Northampton Community College's (NCC) Bethlehem PTK Tau Gamma Chapter took home more than a few honors at the PTK Middle States Regional Awards Ceremony in Harrisburg, PA on March 15 - 16.
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2019 Mar 27
Northampton Community College Student named a 2019 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar
Michelle Tatosian, a student at Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA, has been named a 2019 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar. Only one New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar is selected from each state.
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2019 Mar 20
Northampton Community College Students Among ADDY Award Winners
The ADDY is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition and is the industry's equivalent of an Oscar for film or a Grammy for music.
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2019 Mar 19
Northampton Community College Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Daniel Stevens is one of 262 students in the nation selected for the honor.
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2019 Mar 8
Northampton Community College Student Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar
Kayla Marsdale, a student at Northampton Community College, has been named a 2019 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar.
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2019 Mar 8
Kayla Valenti is a Semi-Finalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship
Kayla Valenti, a biological science major at Northampton Community College, is a semi-finalist to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship.
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2019 Feb 27
Northampton Community College to Present Lisa D'Amour's "Detroit"
Northampton Community College students and local actors will present Lisa D'Amour's award-winning play, Detroit.
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2019 Feb 25
Northampton Community College Presented "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You" and "The Actor's Nightmare"
Northampton Community College students and local actors presented two absurdist one-act comedies by Christopher Durang.
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2019 Feb 25
Free program helps NCC students build better business ideas
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Northampton Community College started an eight-week boot camp for business-minded students.
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2019 Feb 15
Northampton Community College Winter 2019 Commencement
A total of 594 graduates received associate degrees, specialized diplomas, and certificates from Northampton Community College (NCC) at the Winter Commencement ceremony on January 26.
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2019 Jan 30
Northampton Community College Culinary Students Competed in Cookie Contest
On December 13, 2018, NCC culinary students faced off in the "Cookies and Cheer" vegan and gluten-free holiday cookie competition sponsored by the Factory, The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and NCC.
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2019 Jan 14
Northampton Community College Fall 2018 Dean's List
More than 2,000 high-achieving students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at Northampton Community College. 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 in the Fall 2018 semester.
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2019 Jan 10
Northampton Community College Student Receives PPL Foundation STEM Scholarship
In 2017, Northampton Community College (NCC) was awarded a $25,000 grant from the foundation to create the PPL STEM Scholarship, which will provide scholarships for students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields and careers critical to the needs of our community and workforce.
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2018 Nov 27
Northampton Community College Celebrates the Fall Issue of "The Laconic" Magazine
Northampton Community College students and staff gathered on Thursday, November 1 to celebrate the release of the fall issue of "The Laconic", their literary and arts magazine.
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2018 Nov 5
Northampton Community College to Present Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along"
Northampton Community College students and local actors bring to life Sondheim's musical that turns back the clock on friendship and the high price of success. The story follows the lives of three friends - composer Franklin Shepard, lyricist Charley Kringas and writer Mary Flynn - and is told backward. Admission is free for anyone presenting a valid NCC ID, with a donation of a non-perishable food item. Everyone else is $5 for general admission - reservations are encouraged at ncctix.org. Dates are Oct. 18-21.
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2018 Oct 17
Northampton Community College Students Who Made The Fall 2018 NCC Athletic Teams
Congratulations to all our students who made the fall 2018 NCC athletic teams!
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2018 Sep 18
Spartan Teams Earn Early Victories
Men's and Women's teams at NCC make their mark early on in their respective sports.
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2018 Sep 5
Northampton Community College Students attend the the Society for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS) Annual Conference
Sonography students went on a trip to the SDMS (Society for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) Annual Conference last week in Orlando from October 3 to October 7.
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2018 Oct 15
Northampton Community College Students Complete Professional Edge Certificate Program
22 students and alumni completed Northampton Community College's Professional Edge Certificate program through the Career Services Office last academic year
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2018 Aug 22
Northampton Community College Announces Enrolled Students
Northampton Community College is excited to welcome new and returning students to campus for the Fall 2018 semester.
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2018 Aug 20
NCC Students Experience Sustainable Food Systems in Colombia
Six Northampton Community College students traveled to Colombia as part of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund to study sustainable food production methods.
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2018 Jul 26
ESU Students Take Summer Classes Around the World
Once again faculty members at East Stroudsburg University are taking advantage of the summer months to give their students a hands-on learning experience that is different from anything they'll experience in the classroom.
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2018 Jun 7
Chef Emeril Lagasse Externship Winners
Chef Emeril Lagasse announced at his cooking demo at the Sands Bethlehem on June 1 that eight culinary students were awarded all-expense paid externships at his New Orleans restaurants.
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2018 Jun 18
Northampton Community College Spring 2018 Dean's List
More than 2,000 high-achieving students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at Northampton Community College. 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 in the spring 2018 semester.
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2018 Jun 5
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.
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2018 Jun 5
Lebanon Valley College Congratulates Students on Dean's List
Lebanon Valley College congratulates nearly 700 students named to the Dean's List for the spring 2018 semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0.
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2018 May 30
Northampton Community College Spring 2018 Commencement
On May 24, 2018, Northampton Community College (NCC) celebrated not only the achievement of its students, but also the 50th anniversary of spring commencement ceremonies at the college. The Class of 2018 represents fifty years of NCC students overcoming obstacles and working hard to achieve their dream of a college education.
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2018 May 29
Lebanon Valley College Celebrates Student Work at Annual Inquiry Event
More than 160 Lebanon Valley College students representing academic departments across campus displayed their academic and creative work to an audience of faculty, peers, trustees, administrators, industry representatives, and friends of the College during the annual Inquiry Symposium.
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2018 Apr 30
ESU to Graduate 1,205 Students at Three Commencement Exercises
A total of 1,205 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at separate commencement exercises for undergraduate and graduate students on May 4 and May 5.
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2018 May 2