News for Community
Friday, July 18, 2025
NUNEZ COASTAL STUDIES PROGRAM CHAIR NAMED CERF OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR FOR 2025 The Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) has recognized Nunez Coastal Studies and GIS Technology Program Chair Jacqueline Richard with the 2025 William A. Niering Award for Outstanding Educator. The CERF website describes Niering Award winners as “an individual who has played a particularly important role in ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, July 17, 2025
NUNEZ WELDING SUMMER INTERNSHIP PARTNERS WITH ST. BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT The welding bay at Nunez Community College has been busy this summer. Nunez Welding Program Chair Jesús Melendez has been leading the college’s annual Welding Summer Internship. Students practice fabricating and welding from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. “We operate just like any other welding shop in the ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release, Economic, General News Article
Monday, July 14, 2025
NUNEZ WORKFORCE OFFERS SHORT-TERM HEAVY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION COURSES The Workforce division at Nunez Community College has multiple short-term courses coming up that will allow students to earn certifications for various forms of heavy machinery. To begin registration for any of the following, please submit a Workforce Inquiry Form at Nunez.edu/Workforce. Financial assistance may be available ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Education
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
CORE Counseling & Recovery Cuts the Ribbon on New Headquarters in St. Bernard Parish: From Startup Winner to Regional Leader
CHALMETTE, LA — From a bold pitch at a local startup competition to becoming a regional leader in mental health and recovery, CORE Counseling & Recovery has come full circle, and it’s just getting started.
Founded in February 2020, CORE made waves just months later by ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
230 NAMED TO NUNEZ DEAN’S LIST FOR SPRING 2025
Nunez Community College is proud to announce that 230 students earned Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2025 semester. Registration is open now for Fall 2025 at Nunez.edu. Classes begin Aug. 19. See available courses at Nunez.edu/Schedule. Get help applying or registering at Nunez.edu/Advising. The following students earned a 3.5 or better GPA while ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Leadership St. Bernard Graduates Class of 2025, Surpasses 300 Alumni
Chalmette, LA — The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the graduation of the Leadership St. Bernard Class of 2025, marking a significant milestone for the program as it officially surpasses 300 alumni.
Launched in 2014, Leadership St. Bernard is a community leadership development program designed to educate, ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce Launches Savor St. Bernard, a New Culinary Celebration of Local Flavor
A 10-day food-focused event set for July 18–27 will spotlight parish restaurants, special dishes, and community culture.
ST. BERNARD PARISH, LA — The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of Savor St. Bernard, a brand-new culinary celebration taking place July ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Press Release
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
ResearchWild Hosts 3rd Annual Gala at Docville Farm to Support Conservation EffortsSt. Bernard, LA – ResearchWild will host its 3rd Annual Gala on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Docville Farm, located at 5124 E St. Bernard Hwy in Violet, Louisiana. This fundraising event is dedicated to advancing conservation education and inspiring the next generation of environmental ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
