Nunez Community College (NCC) is a

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Chalmette, Louisiana Chalmette ( ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in, and the parish seat of, St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana, United States. The 2010 census reported that Chalmette had 16,751 people; 2011 population was listed as 17,119; however, th ...

. 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. Its service area includes St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes.

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

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. However, it was able to resume classes on January 25, 2006.

Athletics

The Nunez Pelicans are composed of one athletic team representing Nunez Community College in intercollegiate athletics. The school sponsors baseball, which competes in

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Division 1, Region 23. The Pelicans sports teams are members of the

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. The Pelicans baseball team plays at the Val Riess Recreation Complex and Noel Suarez Stadium.

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.

References

External links

Official website
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