Articles by: Melissa Bouse
The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board recently welcomed four new members.
Northern Essex Community College sophomore right hander Jayden Voelker has been drafted in the eighth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
The question of how to best serve Hispanic students in higher education is imperative from a business and economic standpoint for the Commonwealth.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected NECC star pitcher Jayden Voelker in the 8th round of the MLB draft.
The Tampa Bay Rays pick up pitching help, intriguing catcher on Day 2 of MLB Draft including former NECC star Jayden Voelker
Major League Baseball will be holding its annual amateur draft and it’s expected that three local players will be drafted between Andover resident Matt Conte, former Pinkerton Academy star Brady Day and Jayden Voelker, who …
Georgetown resident Steven Smalley was one of four people recently named to the Northern Essex Community College Foundation board.
Haverhill, MA (July 15, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College sophomore right-hander Jayden Voelker (Coventry, RI) has been drafted in the 8th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. The Tampa Bay Rays selected …
July 11, 2024 (Haverhill, MA) – The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board is pleased to welcome four new members.
John Burcke of Portsmouth, NH is the President and Chief Lending Officer at Newburyport Bank. He has …
The Healey-Driscoll Administration says MassReconnect drove community college enrollment of those over age 25 up nearly 45% and overall enrollment 8% during its first academic year.
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