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NECC Announces Summer Dean’s List
Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic affairs, Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of students to the Dean’s List for the Summer 2012 term. To be included, students must attain a grade point average of…
Campus Catalyst Promotes Entrepreneurial Spirit
Safe Steps, a salt and sand sprinkler system designed to dissolve snow and ice during the winter, is the creation of Northern Essex Community College student Alexander Acevedo who used a $500 Campus Catalyst grant…
Safe Steps, a salt and sand sprinkler system designed to dissolve snow and ice during the winter, is the creation of Northern Essex Community College student Alexander Acevedo who used a $500 Campus Catalyst grant…
Future Teacher Started at Northern Essex
Michael Martino has wanted to be a teacher since second grade. In May he came one step closer to achieving his goal when he received his associate in liberal arts with a middle/high school…
NECC Student from Lawrence Interns at State House
Northern Essex Community College student Jennifer Vasquez of Lawrence spent her summer at the Massachusetts State House interning for State Senator Michael J. Rodrigues. Vasquez was…
Northern Essex Community College student Jennifer Vasquez of Lawrence spent her summer at the Massachusetts State House interning for State Senator Michael J. Rodrigues. Vasquez was…
Basketball and Academics Made NECC the Right Choice for Manchester Woman
Northern Essex Community College wasn’t Erica Gale’s first choice for college, but it happens to be where the basketball standout rebounded both academically and athletically. When she graduated from Goffstown High School in 2009, unsure…
Northern Essex Community College wasn’t Erica Gale’s first choice for college, but it happens to be where the basketball standout rebounded both academically and athletically. When she graduated from Goffstown High School in 2009, unsure…
Lab Science Program Offers New Career Direction
Costas Lambropoulos already had bachelor’s and master’s degrees when he arrived at Northern Essex. The 31-year-old Haverhill resident had invested five years educating himself in history — one of his two favorite subjects. Armed…
Costas Lambropoulos already had bachelor’s and master’s degrees when he arrived at Northern Essex. The 31-year-old Haverhill resident had invested five years educating himself in history — one of his two favorite subjects. Armed…
Alumnus and Student Join NECC Trustees
Ronald J. Guilmette of Salisbury and Dana Haggar of Haverhill were recently elected to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by alumni and students respectively. Guilmette, a retired Lt. Col. in…
Ronald J. Guilmette of Salisbury and Dana Haggar of Haverhill were recently elected to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by alumni and students respectively. Guilmette, a retired Lt. Col. in…
Top Notch Players Return from Edinburgh
They’re back! NECC Theater Students have returned from Edinburgh Scotland after the experience of a lifetime, performing in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The cast and crew,…
They’re back! NECC Theater Students have returned from Edinburgh Scotland after the experience of a lifetime, performing in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The cast and crew,…
Bradford Woman Likes Law on Her Side
Lori Page reinvented herself a dozen times before she walked on to the campus of Northern Essex and patented a career. A Bradford resident since 2003, Lori grew up on the…
Lori Page reinvented herself a dozen times before she walked on to the campus of Northern Essex and patented a career. A Bradford resident since 2003, Lori grew up on the…
NECC Scholarship Recipients Named
More than 200 Northern Essex Community College students will receive over $169,000 in scholarships for the 2012/2013 academic year. "Our students are deeply appreciative of the many generous individuals and organizations that make these scholarships possible," said Jean Poth, vice…
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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 »
Methuen Teens Experience College Life with Campus Visits
Haverhill, MA (August 4, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College gave local teens a glimpse of college life by hosting a summer field trip, organized by Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. (MAN Inc.) and Debbie’s Treasure Chest. This week, they visited… Programs »
Two Additional Programs Offered in Innovative CBE Model
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 12, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College continues to be a leader in academic innovation with the addition of two more programs offered entirely in the Competency-Based Education model. CBE is an approach that focuses… 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… 
