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Former NECC Student Discusses Journey from NECC to Award Winning Journalist
Former Northern Essex Community College student Dustin Luca, an award winning journalist, was recently the guest speaker at a luncheon for students in the college’s Liberal Arts:…
Former Northern Essex Community College student Dustin Luca, an award winning journalist, was recently the guest speaker at a luncheon for students in the college’s Liberal Arts:…
Five Lawrence Residents Selected for NECC’s Student Outreach Squad
Five Northern Essex Community College students, all from Lawrence,…
Five Northern Essex Community College students, all from Lawrence,…
Former NECC Student Dishes on American Idol
For Northern Essex alumna Liz Bills, singing and music were always her comfort. When she was 25 she decided to make it her career; a…
For Northern Essex alumna Liz Bills, singing and music were always her comfort. When she was 25 she decided to make it her career; a…
NECC Honors its Veterans
Northern Essex Community College recognized members of the NECC community who…
Northern Essex Community College recognized members of the NECC community who…
NECC Alumna and American Idol Finalist Returns
Liz Bills, an American Idol finalist and former NECC student, will be featured at the Haverhill Chamber Expo held on Thursday, October 24 in the Northern…
Liz Bills, an American Idol finalist and former NECC student, will be featured at the Haverhill Chamber Expo held on Thursday, October 24 in the Northern…
iHealth Program Offers Career Advancement
When Letoya “Apollo” Mburu wanted to start his career he turned to Northern Essex. When he wanted to advance his career he returned to Northern Essex and its iHealth program. Born and raised…
When Letoya “Apollo” Mburu wanted to start his career he turned to Northern Essex. When he wanted to advance his career he returned to Northern Essex and its iHealth program. Born and raised…
NECC Graduate Receives Scholarship
Recent Northern Essex Community graduate Vicky Sherwood of Merrimac was selected from a nationwide pool of candidates to receive the Harold McPheeters Scholarship from the National Organization for Human Services. McPheeters is…
Recent Northern Essex Community graduate Vicky Sherwood of Merrimac was selected from a nationwide pool of candidates to receive the Harold McPheeters Scholarship from the National Organization for Human Services. McPheeters is…
Lending a Helping Hand Leads to Career in Emergency Medicine
A young friend’s open heart surgery prompted Seth Rohrer to embark on a career path in emergency medicine. Northern Essex helped him to continue on that…
A young friend’s open heart surgery prompted Seth Rohrer to embark on a career path in emergency medicine. Northern Essex helped him to continue on that…
NECC Tutoring Center Helped Alumna Succeed
If Northern Essex alumna Jesse Gutierrez could impart one bit of advice on incoming students, she would tell them to get comfortable in the NECC Tutoring Center. “Start doing your homework in the tutoring…
If Northern Essex alumna Jesse Gutierrez could impart one bit of advice on incoming students, she would tell them to get comfortable in the NECC Tutoring Center. “Start doing your homework in the tutoring…
Lawrence Man Balances School and Work
Lawrence native and Northern Essex Community College graduate Emmanuel “Manny” Bernabe could teach a course on how to balance work and college life. For the past six years, the 26-year-old has worked as…
Lawrence native and Northern Essex Community College graduate Emmanuel “Manny” Bernabe could teach a course on how to balance work and college life. For the past six years, the 26-year-old has worked as… Past articles by year
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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 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… 
