Neosho County Community College

10/12/2026

Building stronger communities through education, workforce development, and hands-on training! 🐾

We’re proud to partner with Rural Community Partners to help highlight the opportunities and programs strengthening Southeast Kansas. 🧡🖤

🌟 Founding Partner Spotlight: Neosho County Community College!

Great things happen when we invest in partnerships that strengthen our rural communities!

We are incredibly grateful to Neosho County Community College (NCCC) for believing in the vision of Rural Connect Magazine and joining us as a founding partner!

NCCC has a long history of creating opportunities through education, workforce development, and community partnerships across Southeast Kansas. Their commitment to connecting people with opportunities aligns perfectly with what Rural Connect is all about.

Because of partners like NCCC, we are able to share the stories, celebrate the people, and highlight the innovation happening throughout our region.

💙 Thank you, NCCC, for investing in regional storytelling and helping us showcase the incredible things happening in rural Kansas!

📖 Explore the Fall 2026 edition: https://digital.ruralcommunitypartners.org

10/11/2026

🏆 2026 POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR!

Neosho County Community College has been named the 2026 Post-Secondary School of the Year by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Kansas at the annual Build Up Kansas Skilled Trades Instructor Conference! 🐾👷🏽

This award recognizes NCCC’s commitment to providing students with hands-on opportunities to learn skilled trades, explore careers, and prepare for what comes next. Jason Donovan and Kyle Seufert accepted the award on behalf of NCCC. 👏

Thank you to AGC of Kansas for recognizing the work being done to strengthen skilled trades education across Kansas!

10/11/2026

From A to Z, there’s so much to love about NCCC 🐾🧡

10/08/2026

Art at NCCC 🎨🐾

Students in ART 113: Drawing I and ART 114: Drawing II took their work outside, using charcoal to draw landscapes around campus. ✏️🖤

10/07/2026

🧡 Help the Mary Grimes School of Nursing Student Nursing Association (MGSNA) give back to families in our community! 🍼🧷

The MGSNA Diaper Drive is collecting donations throughout October to help provide diapers for babies and toddlers in need. Every contribution helps children in our community stay clean, dry and healthy.

🗓️ October 1–31
💵 Cash or checks accepted
📝 Make checks payable to NCCC
🤝 To donate, contact any Mary Grimes School of Nursing student.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, healthier community! 🐾

For more information, contact the Mary Grimes School of Nursing at 620-431-2820.

10/07/2026

Surprise your favorite Panther with a sweet Halloween treat! 🎃 🐾

The NCCC Support Team’s Halloween Candy Cups are just $15 and filled with festive candy favorites! 🍬 🧡 Cups will be delivered to students around Halloween. 👻

Supplies are limited, so order yours while they last!

🛒 Order here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/lcHzuW0RRLzFvaLA?ref=Link

10/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations, Jason Donovan!

We’re proud to celebrate Instructor of Electrical Technology, Jason Donovan, who received the Outstanding New Career and Technology Instructor in Kansas Award from the Kansas Council for Workforce Education at the Workforce Innovation Conference on September 30, 2026.

Jason was recognized for his dedication to building and strengthening NCCC’s Electrical Technology program, teaching valuable industry skills, and making meaningful connections with students. His innovation, commitment, and passion for workforce education continue to make a positive impact on both the program and the students he serves.

Join us in congratulating Jason on this well-deserved recognition! 👏⚡

10/05/2026

Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month🩷

This October, NCCC is coming together to honor, remember, and support those affected by breast cancer.

Our NCCC Support Team has created a Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon, and we invite our college community to show your support. The poster is located in the Student Union, so stop by throughout the month to add your name to the ribbon. ✍️

Together, we stand stronger. 💕

10/05/2026

There’s still time to get enrolled! 🧡🐾

Looking to start or advance your career in healthcare? NCCC’s Allied Health classes are coming up, and there’s still time to register!

📚 Certified Nurse Aide | Oct. 12–Dec. 13
💊 Certified Medication Aide Update | Oct. 12–Nov. 20

Reach out to Amber Vail or Freedom Stanford to learn more and get enrolled! 📞

10/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating Alayna Finuf on her new role as Neosho County Community College’s new Director of Development! 🐾🧡

Alayna is no stranger to NCCC, having been part of the Panther family for many years. After returning to the college in 2024, she has continued to grow professionally while staying connected to the college and the Chanute community. Now, she’s bringing that experience and connection to her new role with the NCCC Foundation.

We’re excited to see all that Alayna will accomplish in this new chapter and look forward to the impact she’ll make in supporting NCCC and its continued connection with the community! 👏 🧡