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News
NECC Newsroom
Two New Trustees Join the NECC Board
Haverhill, MA (May 1, 2025) — The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome two new members. Governor Maura Healey has appointed Zoila Gomez and Juan Yepez to five-year terms. Local immigration lawyer Zoila...
Students Inducted into Alpha Beta Gamma National Business Honor Society
Haverhill, MA (April 23, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College business students were recognized for academic excellence and leadership at the 38th annual induction and awards ceremony of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Beta...
2025 Student Commencement Speaker Found NECC on his Journey Back to Health
College wasn’t always part of the plan for Michael McDougal of Haverhill. Despite being smart and naturally curious, the rigors of high school didn’t suit his learning style. At 16 years old, he dropped out,...
Events
Events CalendarMay is Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠💚
NECC Theater Presents: The Vagina Monologues
Starring NECC Theater’s National Award-winning actor Mirrorajah Metcalfe.
NECC Theater Presents: The Vagina Monologues
Starring NECC Theater’s National Award-winning actor Mirrorajah Metcalfe.
Campus Tour and Information Session
Visit us on the Lawrence campus for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.
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Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Elijah Antunes, SGA President 2023-2024
Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez
