Articles by: Sarah Comiskey
Haverhill residents Lana Viola and caitlin little are the 2025 recipients of the Outstanding Graduating Student Award, announced during NECC’s 63rd commencement.
Katie Cook, president of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, reflects on her post-NECC journey.
NECC alumna Sarah Tavitian shares information on her post-NECC career journey.
Alumna Sophie Rokosz ’21 reflects on her academic and professional journey.
The NECC Alumni Board has announced Kimberly Zappala as the latest recipient of the annual award.
Once an NECC student, alumnus Joseph Robinson is now at the forefront of a constantly evolving field.
Five years after graduating from NECC, lab sciences graduate Elizabeth Giroux ’18 has found her dream job.
Last month, the NECC Alumni Board welcomed three new members.
NECC Knights baseball player Cooper Smith graduated from NECC with a 4.0 GPA after completing one of the most successful seasons in NECC baseball program history. Now he’s moving on to Tufts University.
In 2009, Justin Aguirre was a student at NECC. Now he is a co-host and executive producer at Kiss 108.
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Spring 2025 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Spring 2025 Dean's List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six or more credits within the term, and… Faculty & Staff »
Linda Giampa and Academic Coaching Honored with Hometown Hero Award
Haverhill, MA (May 13, 2025) – Wellpoint, a health benefits company in Massachusetts, proudly recognized Linda Giampa, head of the Northern Essex Community College Academic Coaching program, professor, and president of the Northern Essex MCCC union chapter, as a “Hometown… Campus & Community »
Enterprise Bank VP Joins Foundation Board
Haverhill, MA (June 30, 2025) — Enterprise Bank Senior Branch Relationship Manager/VP, and Northern Essex alumna, Christina St. Onge is the newest member of the NECC Foundation Board. St. Onge graduated from Northern Essex in 1991 with an associate degree… Programs »
NECC Early College Students Honored
Haverhill, MA (May 15, 2025) – More than 460 graduating seniors from 21 local high schools earned college credits in addition to their high school diplomas this year as participants in Northern Essex Community College’s Early College Program. The students… 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… 
