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Today’s the last day! Help Nashua South DECA reach their fundraising goal to compete in next year’s competitions 

read more…: Today’s the last day! Help Nashua South DECA reach their fundraising goal to compete in next year’s competitions 

In just a few months, members of Nashua High School South’s (NHSS) DECA club will head to Manchester for the statewide DECA competition where they will compete for the chance to advance on to the International Career Development Conference. But they need your help to get there.

Rivier University professor studies the turtle population status in Salmon Falls Brook

read more…: Rivier University professor studies the turtle population status in Salmon Falls Brook

Turtles are the oldest living group of reptiles and are an ecologically important component of freshwater ecosystems. They are an effective bioindicator species, which means their presence or absence signals the health status of an environment. Turtles are long-lived and are sensitive to water quality and pollution, which makes them indicators and predictors of the overall health of the ecosystem.

Donated airplane lands in the classroom for Nashua Community College

read more…: Donated airplane lands in the classroom for Nashua Community College

NCC’s Aviation Technology program features an intensive, 21-month curriculum covering a wide range of topics including reciprocating engines, turbines, fuel systems, propellers, ignition, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems. According to James Mitchell, the Aviation Technology program coordinator at NCC and a veteran who served at Pease, an operating aircraft is essential to provide training opportunities that an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) student mechanic needs to attain a certificate or license.

Dr. James Keane confirmed as new Nashua Community College president

read more…: Dr. James Keane confirmed as new Nashua Community College president

“We are delighted to appoint Dr. James Keane as president of Nashua Community College,” said CCSNH Board Chair Katharine Bogle Shields. “The search committee was very cognizant of its responsibility in identifying the first new leader of NCC in nearly three decades. We were looking for an individual who values NCC’s history and mission, is energized by its present position in the community, and presents an exciting vision for its future. We found that person in Jim. His skills and experience align perfectly with key priorities at NCC including building strong partnerships with industry, enhancing student support, fostering a strong sense of community, and ensuring the institution is well-positioned to contribute to the economic vitality of the region.”  

Hassan, Goodlander meet with educators to discuss impact of DOE closure on Granite State students

read more…: Hassan, Goodlander meet with educators to discuss impact of DOE closure on Granite State students

“I’d just like to say that as public educators, our number one commitment is to do what is best for our students. And we achieve that through federal funding. So, largely our federal funding. goes to our most at-risk kids. It is students from low-income families. It is students who are homeless. It is students with social and emotional needs.” 

NCC expands aviation education to include FAA-certified air traffic controller training

read more…: NCC expands aviation education to include FAA-certified air traffic controller training

This spring, the college installed an Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulator system and ramped up the new curriculum. The program trains candidates for ATC positions and is the only one of its kind in NH. There is a similar program in New York, and one is being launched in Maine. The FAA is currently facing a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers.

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