{"id":147329,"date":"2026-01-27T17:41:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T22:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147329"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:41:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T22:41:51","slug":"winter-commencement-2026-and-graduate-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147329","title":{"rendered":"Winter Commencement 2026 and Graduate List"},"content":{"rendered":"

BETHLEHEM, PA<\/strong> –\u00a0Over\u00a0600\u00a0graduates\u00a0were\u00a0honored\u00a0this January 24, 2026 at the Northampton Community\u00a0College\u00a0(NCC) Winter Commencement Ceremony\u00a0held in\u00a0the\u00a0Spartan Center on Bethlehem campus.<\/p>\n

“This is an important day for you. Yes,\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0already put in all the\u00a0hard work\u00a0and filled out the\u00a0appropriate forms\u00a0and are officially an NCC\u00a0grad\u00a0even if you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0walk today. But this ceremony\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0all \u201cpomp and circumstance.\u201d\u00a0This ceremony is a chance to pause and really celebrate your achievements.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0about finishing what you set out to do.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a moment to be recognized not just for credits earned, but for perseverance, growth, and commitment,\u201d said\u00a0President of NCC, David A.\u00a0Ruth, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

The Winter Class of 2026 features\u00a0a diverse group\u00a0graduates\u00a0ranging in age from 17\u00a0to 64, with students\u00a0representing\u00a0countries from\u00a0Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to Ghana and Myanmar.\u00a0Thirty-nine\u00a0of those students graduated with a\u00a0perfect\u00a0GPA of\u00a04.0.<\/p>\n

See a list of graduates below:<\/p>\n

AUGUST GRADUATES HONORED DURING WINTER 2026 CEREMONY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n

Associate Degree:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rayne L. Allen, Social Work<\/p>\n

Kareemah Janette Benson, Fine Art<\/p>\n

Amanda Michelle Cammarota, Psychology<\/p>\n

Aaron James Clark, Fine Art<\/p>\n

Adriana Sophia Collazo, Communication Design: Print\/Web Option<\/p>\n

Margaret Kelly Corr, Psychology<\/p>\n

William Michael Daniels, Psychology<\/p>\n

Julianna Danielle Davis, Liberal Arts: History<\/p>\n

Dallanara Flores, Global Studies<\/p>\n

Danielle April Fox, Social Work<\/p>\n

Mae-Lyn Elizabeth Hankerson, Journalism, Media and Professional Writing: Journalism<\/p>\n

Miles Spike Harris, V., Fine Art<\/p>\n

Brianna Lee Hawk, Psychology<\/p>\n

Joscelyn Hilarion, Psychology<\/p>\n

Angela Marie Homa, Psychology<\/p>\n

Marissa Ariann Hutson, Psychology<\/p>\n

Maximus J. Johnson, Psychology<\/p>\n

Amanda J. Jones, Social Work<\/p>\n

Karissa Kinsinger, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Zachary Allen Kochenberger, Psychology<\/p>\n

Annaliese Sanya Kugis, Psychology<\/p>\n

Asher Elijah Locascio, Psychology<\/p>\n

Carley Sylvia Maldonado, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Jovic Franco Marroquin, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Gabrielle Rica McKingley, Media Production<\/p>\n

Taylor Ann Murante, Liberal Arts<\/p>\n

Jasmine Newton-Adams, Liberal Arts: English<\/p>\n

Lisha Dzifa Afi Normanyo, Social Work<\/p>\n

Benjamin Lucas Patterson, Architecture<\/p>\n

Cassandra Sabrina Reyes, Media Production<\/p>\n

Virginia Nadyr Rodas Vasconez, Psychology<\/p>\n

Nicholas Robert Romfo, Communication Studies<\/p>\n

Morgan Elizabeth Roth, Psychology<\/p>\n

Ana Sanchez, Liberal Arts: History<\/p>\n

Shavonne Silverstein, Applied Psychology<\/p>\n

Nicole Lynette Taylor, Social Work<\/p>\n

Emily Lynn Trudniak, Interior Design<\/p>\n

Aidan Weller, Theatre<\/p>\n

Specialized Diploma<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kathryn Diane Marie Ebling, Library Technical Assistant<\/p>\n

Turey Manuel Rodriguez, Library Technical Assistant<\/p>\n

Alexandria Ann Rose, Publishing for Writer<\/p>\n

School of Business and Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Associate Degree:<\/strong>
\nCarmen Acevedo, Accounting<\/p>\n

Marta Baranowska, Information Security<\/p>\n

Joseph Blackton, Networking Systems Technology<\/p>\n

Ja’nayia D. Campbell, Culinary Arts<\/p>\n

Cesar G. Canales, Business Administration<\/p>\n

Joseph Dennis Carreras, Business Administration<\/p>\n

Jeremy Alexander Cruz Nazario, Engineering<\/p>\n

Joseph Charles DeDona, Culinary Arts<\/p>\n

Samuel D. Delgado, Electrical Technology<\/p>\n

Angelina Fecanin, Culinary Arts<\/p>\n

Lane Vincent Free, Computer Science<\/p>\n

Nicholas A. Gerola, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology<\/p>\n

Peter W. Johnson, Sport Management<\/p>\n

Kevin Ricky Joswick, Professional Studies<\/p>\n

Tristen Douglas Kade, Automotive Technology<\/p>\n

Felician Konopka, Computer Science<\/p>\n

Kyler Wray Kutzler, Professional Studies<\/p>\n

Steven Paul Lantosh, Information Security<\/p>\n

Thomas Joseph Matera, Computer Science<\/p>\n

Gabriel Q. McCray, Computer Science<\/p>\n

Takiyya McGee, Accounting<\/p>\n

Nathan John Mostosky, Electrical Technology<\/p>\n

Teri Lynn R. O’Connor, Accounting<\/p>\n

Sebastian Bosire Ombati, Business Administration<\/p>\n

Joseph Giovanni Palumbo, Culinary Arts<\/p>\n

Thomas Patrick Peluszak, Professional Studies<\/p>\n

Ashley Melanie Ramos, Culinary Arts<\/p>\n

Aidan Thomas Redding, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology<\/p>\n

Alyssa R. Renna, Culinary Arts<\/p>\n

Aidan Charles Rinker, Electrical Technology<\/p>\n

Yamirelis Rojas Maldonado, Construction Management<\/p>\n

Emily C. Williams, Business Management<\/p>\n

Certificate:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ramon Ortiz, Jr., Instrumentation Process Control Technician<\/p>\n

Specialized Diploma:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucia D. Aguirre, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Ifraah Ahmed, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Alba Maria Arreaga, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Aalyiah Jada Crystal Brown, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Samuel D. Delgado, Sustainable Energy<\/p>\n

Laurieann M. Dyer, Automotive Technology<\/p>\n

Liam Farrell, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technology<\/p>\n

Rory French-Gonzalez, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Kerigrace Ze Hertzog, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Joseph Mendez, Data Analytics<\/p>\n

Beatriz S. Messina, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Cheyenne Lee Newman, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Dianne Maria Nowicke, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Deanna Lynn Preston, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Alyssa R. Renna, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Rachael K. Small, Baking and Pastry<\/p>\n

Jadeyn Tesche, Culinary Arts<\/p>\n

Maya R. Topp, Culinary Arts<\/p>\n

School of Education and Academic Foundations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Associate Degree:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sarah Beni-Mhammed, Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4<\/p>\n

Olivia Marie Buttillo, General Studies<\/p>\n

Matt Corsi, General Studies<\/p>\n

Hunter Richard Crouse, Special Education<\/p>\n

Landon Gabriel Figueroa, Secondary Education<\/p>\n

Amy Grace Friedlund, Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4<\/p>\n

Charles V. Glover, Jr., General Studies<\/p>\n

Isabella Rose Guiducci, General Studies<\/p>\n

Emily Jane Harvell, General Studies<\/p>\n

Meloha Landefort, II, Secondary Education<\/p>\n

Yeisabeth Enid Lugo Arroyo, Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4<\/p>\n

Isaiah Samuel Maxwell, General Studies<\/p>\n

Aubrey Nicole Meitzler, Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4<\/p>\n

Rhiannon Rose Messenger, Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4<\/p>\n

Kylie Nichol Painter, General Studies<\/p>\n

Olivia Palmeri, General Studies<\/p>\n

Bryce Jameer Patterson, General Studies<\/p>\n

Brendan Presky, General Studies<\/p>\n

Michael Anthony Ressegiue, General Studies<\/p>\n

Vanessa Rose Sassor, Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4<\/p>\n

Taylor Danielle Ziegler, Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4<\/p>\n

Abio E. Zook, Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4<\/p>\n

Specialized Diploma:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amanda Babp, Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors<\/p>\n

Stephanie Cristina Barcia, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Denise Brownfield, Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors<\/p>\n

Santana Marie Fry, Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors<\/p>\n

Samantha Carly Haycock, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Beasia Michelle Hill, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Naomi Nicole Hoffman, Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors<\/p>\n

Melanie Kalch, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Hailey Marker, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Nicole Leigh Mele, Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors<\/p>\n

Ashley Marie Moser, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Dyanara Orejuela, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Rachel R. Posavetz, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Jessica Samarco, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Olivia Rose Schmeltzer, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Maria Yocelin Severino, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Ashley Danielle Spadotto, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

Amy F. Walworth, Child Development Associate<\/p>\n

School of Health Professions and Science<\/strong><\/p>\n

Associate Degree:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dequan Allen, Pre-Funeral Service Degree<\/p>\n

Alyssa Almodovar, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and OB\/GYN<\/p>\n

Annabella Marie Alves, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Leana Brooke Angelone, Health Sciences<\/p>\n

Madison Archer, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Ashley Nicole Barker, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and OB\/GYN<\/p>\n

Bryce Raywood Berger, Environmental Science<\/p>\n

Lydia Grace Beruta, Dental Hygiene<\/p>\n

Allie Ann Casey, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Gillian Rose Cassidy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and Vascular<\/p>\n

Breanna Claman, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Lauren Nicole Collins, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Molly Catherine Devers, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences<\/p>\n

Adalicia Zhane’ Diaz, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and OB\/GYN<\/p>\n

Jenna Jean Emory-Brander, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Amelia Rose Freeman-Nield, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and OB\/GYN<\/p>\n

Julia Fries, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Andrew Paul Gasper, Biological Science<\/p>\n

Lourdes Lynn Gierlich, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and Vascular<\/p>\n

Elsa Maribel Guasco, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and OB\/GYN<\/p>\n

Karimar Hernandez-Quintana, Pre-Funeral Service Degree<\/p>\n

Ava Grace Hoffman, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and Vascular<\/p>\n

Judith A. Hollenbach, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Alyssa Dorothy Hughes, Pre-Funeral Service Degree<\/p>\n

Genesis Esperanza Jimenez Ventura, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Kelsey Jones, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Mehar Kaur, Chemistry<\/p>\n

Vannida Kay, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and Vascular<\/p>\n

Sydney Rose Kelly, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

John Ross Kepler, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Allyson Helen Kinsey, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and OB\/GYN<\/p>\n

Gwendolyn Faith Krowicki, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Danielle Anita Lauzi\u00e8re, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and OB\/GYN<\/p>\n

Jennifer Anne Lynn, Health Sciences<\/p>\n

Haley Miller, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Katelyn Elena Morehouse, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

D’Lanie Patricia Murphy, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Shane Micheal O’Leary, Environmental Science<\/p>\n

Sharon Dennisse Pineda, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and OB\/GYN<\/p>\n

Eric Tito Retto, Health Sciences<\/p>\n

Victor Roche, Health Sciences<\/p>\n

Emarie Eve Santiago, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and OB\/GYN<\/p>\n

Leah Rae Santiago, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Kourtnay Paige Southwell, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and OB\/GYN<\/p>\n

Brooke Ashley Strausser, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Eduard Andres Tovar Diaz, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and Vascular<\/p>\n

Samantha Tripi-McGorray, Pre-Funeral Service Degree<\/p>\n

Charisma Nyrema Turner, Pre-Funeral Service Degree<\/p>\n

Arica Renee Vincent, Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n

Kory E. Wade, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen Extended and Vascular<\/p>\n

Certificate:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shiyann Blaize, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Kimberly Ann Cox, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Marie Denig, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

George Andre Flores, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Danielle Forstenhausler, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Angela Generosa Gonzalez, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Jaritza Hernandez, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Natasha Christine Johnson, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Lauren Elizabeth Jones, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Jason J. Jones, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Makayla R. Lehman, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Latonia Amy Lovell, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Donald Barrington Luton, Jr., Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Tranajah Makala Mercer, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Joyce Moragwa Onsarigo, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Josie Rodriguez, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Julia Xia-Nicole Seiling, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Alyssa C. Sena, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Maxwell Shumbayawonda, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Ashley Uhl, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Camryn Van Winkle, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Tamekia Tania White, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Mildred Latupan Yasika, Practical Nursing<\/p>\n

Specialized Diploma:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joy Banks, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

Whauncia N. Bell, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

Waleska Marie Burgos Figueroa, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

Michele A. Martin, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

Tabitha Martinez, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

Meadow Mariangela Mayo, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

Anastasia M. Ramirez, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

Nicole Chastity Reid, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

Aura Fern Salazar, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

Hannah Deline Siegle, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

Kenyatta A. Smartt, Medical Assistant<\/p>\n

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DECEMBER GRADUATES HONORED DURING WINTER 2026 CEREMONY<\/strong><\/p>\n

School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n

Associate Degree:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brianna Marie Anthony, Psychology<\/p>\n

Keyon Cordell Arrington, Communication Studies<\/p>\n

Lisa Bleskachek, Psychology<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Borzillo, Social Work<\/p>\n

Adriana Michelle Cantor, Fine Art<\/p>\n

Louis Robert Cappetta, Communication Studies<\/p>\n

Savanna Marie Carey, Media Production<\/p>\n

Jennifer Casasnovas, Social Work<\/p>\n

Dylan Michael Chase-Mayoral, Psychology<\/p>\n

Dario Liam Chavez, Media Production<\/p>\n

Cassandra Jalysa Christman, Liberal Arts: Sociology<\/p>\n

Miranda Liana Cortes, Communication Studies<\/p>\n

Christal Cruz, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Kendall Curto, Psychology<\/p>\n

Gregory Joseph Dante, Journalism, Media and Professional Writing: Journalism<\/p>\n

Vivian Grace DeChellis, Media Production<\/p>\n

Miya Elizabeth Dominguez, Social Work<\/p>\n

Jacob Andrew Ebert, Communication Design: New Media Option<\/p>\n

Marques Evan Enriquez, Media Production<\/p>\n

Kevin Antonio Estrada, Psychology<\/p>\n

Jenna Michelle Fey, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Haley Kristina Flavelle, Psychology<\/p>\n

Angel Y. Gaetan, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Tracey Galluppi, Psychology<\/p>\n

Lilyanna Veronica Game, Psychology<\/p>\n

Mario Garcia, Applied Psychology<\/p>\n

Joliris Gomez, Psychology<\/p>\n

Andres Felipe Gonzalez Sanchez, Psychology<\/p>\n

Jonas Stefan Gostonyi, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Alexandra Jo Groller, Social Work<\/p>\n

Brandon Smith Guaman, Media Production<\/p>\n

Kaitlyn Alexis Hernandez, Psychology<\/p>\n

Peter Phuong Hoang, Fine Art<\/p>\n

William Donald Keany, Jr., Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Taylor Marie King, Psychology<\/p>\n

Karyn M. Koehler, Social Work<\/p>\n

Kevin James Kresge, Jr., Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Eric Thomas Lobb, Global Studies: Political Science Concentration<\/p>\n

Rosalinda Lopez Cabrera, Social Work<\/p>\n

Susan Lyons, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Anna Maida, Psychology<\/p>\n

Zane Charles Nagle, Journalism, Media and Professional Writing: Journalism<\/p>\n

Jonaly Michelle Olivera Rodriguez, Architecture<\/p>\n

Carmen Julia Ortiz, Social Work<\/p>\n

Ivana Renee Ortiz, Media Production<\/p>\n

Skyla Ann Otero, Applied Psychology<\/p>\n

Alissa Placencia, Social Work<\/p>\n

Mikel Polcari, Media Production<\/p>\n

Colleen Erin Popp, Psychology<\/p>\n

Daniela Quimbaya Avelar, Applied Psychology<\/p>\n

Kaysha Aaliyah Richardson, Psychology<\/p>\n

Ruth Rohrer, Communication Design: Print\/Web Option<\/p>\n

Jessica Shea Ruth, Psychology<\/p>\n

Joseph Salem, Communication Studies<\/p>\n

Erin Alexis Sanchez, Liberal Arts: History<\/p>\n

Jasslynn Sanchez, Social Work<\/p>\n

Kathlymar Santiago, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Lynn Schaffer, Fine Art<\/p>\n

Madison R. Schoch, Fine Art<\/p>\n

Michael Joseph Schwab, Liberal Arts: English<\/p>\n

Madelyn Schwartzinger, Liberal Arts: Philosophy<\/p>\n

Kaitlyn Josephine Scott, Social Work<\/p>\n

Padraig Shay, Liberal Arts: English<\/p>\n

Brian Justin Six, Liberal Arts: English<\/p>\n

Heather Garnie Smith, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Alisa Ofelia Sokolovskiy, Theatre<\/p>\n

Samantha Sophia Talero, Media Production<\/p>\n

Cherry Thant Zin, Applied Psychology<\/p>\n

Deanna A. Thorpe, Psychology<\/p>\n

Patrick J. Trembler, III, Architecture<\/p>\n

Grace Ella Vliet, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Amanda Vopelius, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Le’Asia J. Webster, Psychology<\/p>\n

Reilly Marie Wellington, Psychology<\/p>\n

Anthony Wilson, Psychology<\/p>\n

Rhiannon Eve Wilt, Liberal Arts<\/p>\n

Michelle D. Wright, Social Work<\/p>\n

Lora Carol Zenner, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n

Katarina Zivanovic, Liberal Arts<\/p>\n

Specialized Diploma:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Genesis Yascany Y. Alcantara Hern\u00e1ndez, Proficiency in English as a Second Language<\/p>\n

Alexa Lissette Artiles Ventura, Proficiency in English as a Second Language<\/p>\n

Sultan Avci, Proficiency in English as a Second Language<\/p>\n

Emmanuel Blanco, Proficiency in English as a Second Language<\/p>\n

Linlin Chen, Proficiency in English as a Second Language<\/p>\n

Leia Evelyn Cottrell, Publishing for Writers<\/p>\n

Carol Ann Donahue, Library Technical Assistant<\/p>\n

Emma Joy Fahnestock, Library Technical Assistant<\/p>\n

Theresa Frances Girardi, Library Technical Assistant<\/p>\n

Renaysha Shumell Goode-Bailey, Library Technical Assistant<\/p>\n

Christine L. Halasz, Library Technical Assistant<\/p>\n

Vanessa Italin, Proficiency in English as a Second Language<\/p>\n

Jada Jones, Creative Writing<\/p>\n

Montana Lenhart, Library Technical Assistant<\/p>\n

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About Northampton Community College<\/strong><\/p>\n

With an enduring commitment to the regional communities it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College is an educational institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director, as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students annually from 53 counties, 42 countries, and 25 states. For more information or to apply, please visit\u00a0northampton.edu<\/a>.\u00a0Follow\u00a0NCC\u00a0on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>, Instagram\u00a0@NorthamptonCommCollege<\/a>, TikTok\u00a0@NorthamptonCC<\/a>, and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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