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CIS Professor Nominated for Award
Northern Essex Community College Computer Information Sciences Professor Michael Penta of Lowell, was recently one of 16 educators nominated for the…
Northern Essex Community College Computer Information Sciences Professor Michael Penta of Lowell, was recently one of 16 educators nominated for the…
NECC’s Hidy Presents at the MFA
Lance Hidy, Northern Essex Community College’s accessibility specialist and former art and design professor, will present two artist demonstrations titled “Poster Art with Lance Hidy,” at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)…
Lance Hidy, Northern Essex Community College’s accessibility specialist and former art and design professor, will present two artist demonstrations titled “Poster Art with Lance Hidy,” at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)…
Three Honored for Work at NECC
Three Northern Essex Community College employees,…
Three Northern Essex Community College employees,…
Cleveland Native Leads NECC Music Program
What does playing a clarinet and building fences have in common? Dr. David Manuel Garcia. That’s right, Northern Essex Community College’s new associate…
What does playing a clarinet and building fences have in common? Dr. David Manuel Garcia. That’s right, Northern Essex Community College’s new associate…
NECC Employees Recognized for Work Performance
Three Northern Essex…
Three Northern Essex…
NECC Journalism Instructor Attends Multi-media Training Program
Mary Jo Shafer of Lynn, a Northern Essex Community College adjunct journalism/communication professor and advisor to the “Observer,” NECC’s student newspaper, attended a week-long Dow Jones…
First Public Safety Director Hired
You could be forgiven if you mistook Northern Essex Community College’s new director of public safety as a student. At five-foot nothing and dressed in plain clothes,…
You could be forgiven if you mistook Northern Essex Community College’s new director of public safety as a student. At five-foot nothing and dressed in plain clothes,…
NECC Faculty Recognized for Innovative Online Courses
Two Northern Essex Community College faculty members, Clare Thompson of Amesbury and Kristen Sparrow of Haverhill, are the recipients of…
Two Northern Essex Community College faculty members, Clare Thompson of Amesbury and Kristen Sparrow of Haverhill, are the recipients of…
Former Longtime NECC Employees Honored
Four members of Northern Essex Community College’s faculty and staff, Terry Cargan of Haverhill, Bernard “Bill”…
Civics Coordinator Completes Mill Cities Leadership
Janel D’Agata-Lynch of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College’s coordinator of civic engagement, service-learning, and community resources, recently completed the Mill Cities…
Janel D’Agata-Lynch of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College’s coordinator of civic engagement, service-learning, and community resources, recently completed the Mill Cities… Past articles by year
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2025 Student Commencement Speaker Found NECC on his Journey Back to Health
College wasn't always part of the plan for Michael McDougal of Haverhill. Despite being smart and naturally curious, the rigors of high school didn’t suit his learning style. At 16 years old, he dropped out, opting instead to get his… Faculty & Staff »
Two New Staffers Join President’s Office
Northern Essex Community College is proud to welcome two new staff members to roles within the President’s Office. Jennifer Ball will start on May 12 as the new Chief of Staff. Philip DeCologero will step into the newly created Director… Campus & Community »
Two New Trustees Join the NECC Board
Haverhill, MA (May 1, 2025) — The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome two new members. Governor Maura Healey has appointed Zoila Gomez and Juan Yepez to five-year terms. Local immigration… Programs »
Additional State Funding to Support Free Health Care Training Programs
Boston, MA (April 16, 2025) – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that $9.7 million has been awarded through the Community College Nursing Grant to expand workforce training in critical health care professions across Massachusetts. This funding will support noncredit Certified… Events »
Students Inducted into Alpha Beta Gamma National Business Honor Society
Haverhill, MA (April 23, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College business students were recognized for academic excellence and leadership at the 38th annual induction and awards ceremony of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Beta Gamma. ABG is an international… 
