Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (September 15, 2025) — Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM). Northern Essex Community College has a series of events and activities planned to celebrate the rich cultures of students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. HHM is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 and recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

In 2001, Northern Essex became New England’s first federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Of the current NECC student population, 47% identify as Hispanic, many with ties to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

The theme for National Hispanic Heritage Month is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” which will be a thread through all the events planned at NECC.

For more information about any of the events and to stay up-to-date on HHM celebrations, visit the webpage.

Upcoming Events

September 15
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Kick-Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Churros

September 18
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Latinx Heritage Night@ the MFA

September 19
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
HHM: Campus Cinema Nights – Encanto

September 24
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
HHM: Music & Mental Health – A Bilingual Workshop with Gustavo Moradel

September 25
12:30 pm to 1:45 pm
Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future

October 2
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Literature, Legacy & Community: A Night with Julia Alvarez

October 6
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
SOAR Heritage & Familia Celebration

October 7
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
How to Spotlight Your Bilingual Skills (Lawrence)

October 7
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Movie Night: In the Time of the Butterflies

October 8
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
How to Spotlight Your Bilingual Skills (Haverhill)

October 15
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Fiesta