Nunez Community College

Elaine P. Nunez Community College
Type Community college
Established 1992
Location Chalmette, Louisiana, USA
Campus Urban
Colors Teal and Gray
Athletics NJCAA
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

  1. ↑ "Elaine P. Nunez Community College" (pdf). Nunez Community College Catalog 2007-2008. 2007. p. 12. Retrieved 2008-07-15. .
  2. ↑ "Nunez Community College Recovers with Help from FEMA". Release Number: 1603-700. FEMA. August 29, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
  3. ↑ "Athletics". campusexplorer.com. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  4. ↑ "Elaine P. Nunez Community College". njcaa.org. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  5. ↑ "Play ball! Nunez Community College to field baseball team". nola.com. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  6. ↑ "Chalmette multipurpose building to be completed in fall". nola.com. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  7. ↑ "Nunez Community College Foundation". nunez.edu. Retrieved 2018-03-11.

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