Nunez Community College
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Type | Community college |
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Established | 1992 |
Location | , , |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Teal and Gray |
Nickname | Pelicans |
Website | www.nunez.edu |
Nunez Community College (NCC) is located in the town of Chalmette, in St. Bernard Parish, east of New Orleans, in Louisiana. Its full name is Elaine P. Nunez Community College; it was named for the deceased wife of former Louisiana State Senate President Samuel B. Nunez.[1]
History
The school was formed by the 1992 merger of Elaine P. Nunez Technical Institute and St. Bernard Parish Community College. As a result, it offers both academic and vocational classes. In 2005, Nunez Community College was heavily damaged by flooding due to Hurricane Katrina.[2] However, it was able to resume classes on January 25, 2006.
Athletics
The Nunez Pelicans are composed of 1 athletic team representing Nunez Community College in intercollegiate athletics.[3] The school sponsors baseball, which competes in National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1, Region 23.[4] The Pelicans sports teams are members of the MISS-LOU Junior College Conference.
The Pelicans baseball team plays at the Val Riess Recreation Complex and Noel Suarez Stadium.[5][6]
Nunez Community College Foundation
The Nunez Community College Foundation is a non-profit organization that enables donors and organizations to donate and contribute towards the growth and future development of the college.[7]
References
- ^ "Elaine P. Nunez Community College" (pdf). Nunez Community College Catalog 2007-2008. 2007. p. 12. Retrieved 2008-07-15..
- ^ "Nunez Community College Recovers with Help from FEMA". Release Number: 1603-700. FEMA. August 29, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
- ^ "Athletics". campusexplorer.com. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Elaine P. Nunez Community College". njcaa.org. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Play ball! Nunez Community College to field baseball team". nola.com. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Chalmette multipurpose building to be completed in fall". nola.com. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "Nunez Community College Foundation". nunez.edu. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
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