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NECC Provides Foundation for Engineering Student
When Joanel Vasquez emigrated from the Dominican Republic four years ago, he dreamed of attending college and earning a four-year degree. Northern Essex gave him the opportunity to achieve his …
Longtime Editor Rod Doherty Speaks to NECC Students
Rob Doherty, former executive editor of Foster’s Daily Democrat and 1973 graduate of Northern Essex Community College, returned on Wednesday, Oct. 22, to speak with Journalism and Communication students about …
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New Endowed Fund to Benefit Healthcare Students
Over the course of her 30-year career as a Northern Essex Community College educator and nurse, Sylvia Hallsworth ’71 came to… Faculty & Staff »
Eighteen NECC Professors Transform Courses with AI and Open Educational Resources
Haverhill, MA (August 4, 2025) — Over the summer, 18 Northern Essex Community College faculty members have been working to expand student access to free, relevant textbooks and course materials. Those materials are known as Open Educational Resources (OER), and… Campus & Community »
NECC and The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad Expand Historic Agreement
Lawrence, MA (August 13, 2025) — The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad (INDEX) and Northern Essex Community College are proud to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at bolstering educational opportunities for the Dominican community in… Programs »
Two Additional Programs Offered in Innovative CBE Model
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 12, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College continues to be a leader in academic innovation with the addition of two more programs offered entirely in the Competency-Based Education model. CBE is an approach that focuses… Events »
Center for Adult Education End-of-Year Celebration
On Thursday, June 26, the Northern Essex community gathered to celebrate the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 in a moving and joyful ceremony. The event recognized 24 High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates, 6 HiSET Subtest passers, ESOL program… 
