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Methuen Student Fought Through Hard Times to Discover Her Passion at NECC
Mya Rivera of Methuen has many qualities that contributed to her success as a recent Northern Essex Community College graduate: she's determined, she's a hard worker, and she isn't afraid to ask for help. But perhaps above all, she has…
Mya Rivera of Methuen has many qualities that contributed to her success as a recent Northern Essex Community College graduate: she's determined, she's a hard worker, and she isn't afraid to ask for help. But perhaps above all, she has…
Student Shares His Experience with the Promise Program on Behalf of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Washington, D.C. (April 11, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College biology student Patrick Sainato is no stranger to hard work. He served as class president at Haverhill High School for three years, and in his senior year, he decided also…
Washington, D.C. (April 11, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College biology student Patrick Sainato is no stranger to hard work. He served as class president at Haverhill High School for three years, and in his senior year, he decided also…
Business Student Finds Success Prioritizing Family and School
Starting a new life in another country is challenging. So is completing an associate degree, being a parent, and living through a global pandemic. Yet Jureicy Sanchez De Jimenez of Lawrence managed to do all of those things at once.…
Starting a new life in another country is challenging. So is completing an associate degree, being a parent, and living through a global pandemic. Yet Jureicy Sanchez De Jimenez of Lawrence managed to do all of those things at once.…
Woburn Resident Receives Outstanding Student Award
The Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board is pleased to announce Woburn resident Franziska Hoene as the latest recipient of the Outstanding Student Award. The selective honor, granted annually to one graduating NECC student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment…
The Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board is pleased to announce Woburn resident Franziska Hoene as the latest recipient of the Outstanding Student Award. The selective honor, granted annually to one graduating NECC student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment…
Business Student Awarded a National Community College Transfer Scholarship
Haverhill, MA (May 10, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College Business Transfer student Pascale Percy is one of 60 high-achieving community college students selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive national scholarship aims…
Haverhill, MA (May 10, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College Business Transfer student Pascale Percy is one of 60 high-achieving community college students selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive national scholarship aims…
Journalism Student to Attend Highly Selective Study Abroad Program at The Hague, Netherlands
Northern Essex Community College journalism student Daniela Valdivia-Terres has always had a love of traveling and adventure. But she says she never imagined when she started community college where it would take her. Student Daniela Valdivia-Terres…
Northern Essex Community College journalism student Daniela Valdivia-Terres has always had a love of traveling and adventure. But she says she never imagined when she started community college where it would take her. Student Daniela Valdivia-Terres…
Life has Come Full Circle for the 2023 Student Commencement Speaker
Ember Spera of Billerica has been selected as the student speaker for Northern Essex Community College's 61st Annual Commencement. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 13, at 11 am on the college's Haverhill Campus. Spera, whose pronouns are they/them…
Ember Spera of Billerica has been selected as the student speaker for Northern Essex Community College's 61st Annual Commencement. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 13, at 11 am on the college's Haverhill Campus. Spera, whose pronouns are they/them…
Student Trustee is Named National Fellow
Haverhill, MA (April 10, 2023)– Based on her role as a campus leader with a focus on equity and justice, current Student Trustee Sarah Pachano has been selected as a Newman Civic Fellow by the Campus Compact, a national coalition of…
Haverhill, MA (April 10, 2023)– Based on her role as a campus leader with a focus on equity and justice, current Student Trustee Sarah Pachano has been selected as a Newman Civic Fellow by the Campus Compact, a national coalition of…
Student Saving Endangered Penguins Halfway Around the World
Haverhill, MA (April 10, 2023)– Northern Essex Community College biology student Heather DiLuzio has always had a passion for animals. Growing up in Littleton, MA, her family had dozens of pets and even rehabilitated several wild animals. Now, that passion…
Haverhill, MA (April 10, 2023)– Northern Essex Community College biology student Heather DiLuzio has always had a passion for animals. Growing up in Littleton, MA, her family had dozens of pets and even rehabilitated several wild animals. Now, that passion…
NECC Student Stars in New Movie “Champions”
James Day Keith might be a familiar face if you've spent much time on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. In addition to taking classes, he works in the cafe in the Spurk Building. Now, Keith is getting…
James Day Keith might be a familiar face if you've spent much time on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. In addition to taking classes, he works in the cafe in the Spurk Building. Now, Keith is getting… Past articles by year
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Nine National Awards for NECC Theater Production
Haverhill, MA (April 11, 2024) – Hurricane Diane shows no signs of weakening. The Northern Essex Community College Theater production has just won nine national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). Honors include: The Citizen's Award… Faculty & Staff »
Marketing Council Honors Northern Essex at National Conference
Seattle, WA (March 22, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College (NECC) received a 2023 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s recent national conference in Seattle, Washington. The award celebrates the college’s… Campus & Community »
Board of Trustees April 2024 Update
Lawrence, MA (April 3, 2024) – An action-packed meeting of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees in April included the approval of three new programs, news of the exploration of an enhanced partnership with Whittier Tech, and an… Programs »
New Certificate Addresses Needs of Local Senior Citizens
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 26, 2024)—Northern Essex Community College is offering a new certificate course this fall to support the ever-growing aging population in our surrounding communities. The Senior Care Specialist Certification Program will provide students with the ability… Events »
Northern Essex Hosting NJCAA East District/Region 21 Basketball Championships
Haverhill, MA (February 29, 2024) – For the first time, Northern Essex Community College is set to host the men’s and women’s NJCAA East District/Region 21 Championships Tournament Semi-Finals and Finals this coming weekend, Saturday, March 2nd, and Sunday, March… 
