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WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Names Hudson Dean of Health Professions
Kathy Welch Hudson is the new dean of health professions at Northern Essex Community College. Hudson has served in the job on an interim basis since last August.
WHAV: Seven Northern Essex Community College Athletes are NJCAA All-Academic Scholars
Seven student-athletes across four sports at Northern Essex Community College were recognized as NJCAA All-Academic scholars Monday.
Daily News: Northern Essex names new dean of students
After a nationwide search, Northern Essex Community College announced Jason Arey was hired as its new dean of students. He begins his new role Aug. 2.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Names Arey as Next Dean of Students; Begins Aug. 2
Jason Arey joins Northern Essex Community College early next month as the new dean of students.
Dorchester Reporter: Dot, Mattapan baseball duo led Northern Essex CC in national championship play
A Dorchester and Mattapan duo helped power the Northern Essex Community College (NECC) baseball team to an appearance in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) World Series last month and a third-place finish nationwide.
Eagle-Tribune: New dean at NECC comes with varied background
North Essex Community College will have a new face on campus this school year, and it’s not an incoming freshman. Jason Arey, chosen after a nationwide search, will start as the new dean of students on Aug. 2.
Eagle-Tribune: Student trustee focuses on building community
Zeke Vasquez would go to classes for his psychology major at Northern Essex Community College and then return home to Methuen. A fateful encounter with a Student Government Association member, however, showed him the importance of student advocacy.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Names Arey as Next Dean of Students
Jason Arey joins Northern Essex Community College early next month as the new dean of students.
Daily News: Pentucket Bank official joins NECC Foundation board
The Northern Essex Community College Foundation board recently welcomed new member Stacey Palovich, senior vice president and a senior banking official with Pentucket Bank.
WHAV: Pentucket Bank’s Palovich Joins Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board
Stacey Palovich recently joined the Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board, a nonprofit that raises money in support of the college and its students.
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Lawrence City Council Honors Top 2025 Graduate
Lawrence, MA (July 2, 2025) — The Lawrence City Council kicked off its July meeting by recognizing the city's top graduates. Those recognized included Pedro Rodriguez, a 2025 graduate of Northern Essex Community College. “Does Pedro look familiar to anybody?”… 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 »
NECC Presents Eighth Annual Golf Tournament
Haverhill, MA (July 16, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College is warming up for its eighth annual golf tournament. The August 25th event at the Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill supports the NECC Athletic Program. The tournament will feature morning… Programs »
Northern Essex Ranked Top NJCAA Athletic Program in New England
The National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) announced the final results for the 2024-25 academic year of the Ron Case Cup presented by Daktronics (formerly known as the Daktronics Cup). The Northern Essex Community College athletics program ranked… 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… 
