Greater Nashua
NCC renames Wellness Center in memory of late president
NASHUA - As confetti fluttered through the air, the spirit of Lucille Jordan could be felt by all in attendance as the Wellness Center at Nashua Community College was officially renamed the Lucille Jordan Commons. Jordan served as president of NCC from 1997 until her passing in December 2024. During the June 2 dedication, Jordan’s husband, James O’Neill, said his late wife always strived for perfection. “I remember her saying to me once, ‘Jim, don’t settle,’” he said. “I think that captures Lucille. Everything she did, she wanted it to be the best it could be. The biggest gift we could give Lucille is to continue the excellence here.” Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she first met Jordan in 2002 while working as an attorney for then-Gov. Craig Benson. “She was a force to be reckoned with,” said Ayotte. “She always thought out of the box. Every governor since ...
