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Two Northern Essex Students Receive State Educators’ Scholarship
Haverhill, MA (October 28, 2022) –Two Northern Essex Community College students, Thelma Ortiz and Skylar Underwood, both of Lawrence, recently received $700 scholarships from the Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA). Ortiz and Underwood are involved in NECC’s Pathways to Academic…
Haverhill, MA (October 28, 2022) –Two Northern Essex Community College students, Thelma Ortiz and Skylar Underwood, both of Lawrence, recently received $700 scholarships from the Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA). Ortiz and Underwood are involved in NECC’s Pathways to Academic…
Business Student Strikes Gold Serving Up Authentic Mexican Dishes
It’s hard to miss Business Transfer student Rosa Garza. Between her colorful earrings, the lines of hungry customers, and the wafting aromas of Mexican spices, when she sets up her popular food stand Rosita’s Cocina, it is a feast for…
It’s hard to miss Business Transfer student Rosa Garza. Between her colorful earrings, the lines of hungry customers, and the wafting aromas of Mexican spices, when she sets up her popular food stand Rosita’s Cocina, it is a feast for…
Summer 2022 Dean’s List
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 23, 2022)- Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Summer 2022 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 23, 2022)- Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Summer 2022 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six…
NECC Alumnus Launches 3D Printing Company
For Jonathan Aguilar '18, it was a single Northern Essex Community College dual enrollment course that set him on the path to his dream career. The Lawrence High School graduate, curious…
For Jonathan Aguilar '18, it was a single Northern Essex Community College dual enrollment course that set him on the path to his dream career. The Lawrence High School graduate, curious…
Two Local Leaders Named to NECC Foundation Board
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (July 8, 2022) - The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board recently welcomed two local leaders with deep roots in the Merrimack Valley as its newest members. Francis…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (July 8, 2022) - The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board recently welcomed two local leaders with deep roots in the Merrimack Valley as its newest members. Francis…
Philosophy Major is the New Student Trustee
When Sarah Pachano of Lawrence learned she would be joining the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees as the newly student-elected representative, she got to work immediately. The philosophy major seized every opportunity to talk to fellow students and…
When Sarah Pachano of Lawrence learned she would be joining the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees as the newly student-elected representative, she got to work immediately. The philosophy major seized every opportunity to talk to fellow students and…
Breaking Barriers: An Alumna’s Path to CEO
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2022 edition of NECC's alumni magazine, alumnecc At 31 years old, Everett resident Liseth Velez ’15 is an award-winning business leader and veteran who has shattered many traditional barriers to become the successful…
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2022 edition of NECC's alumni magazine, alumnecc At 31 years old, Everett resident Liseth Velez ’15 is an award-winning business leader and veteran who has shattered many traditional barriers to become the successful…
Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (June 1, 2022)- Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Spring 2022 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (June 1, 2022)- Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Spring 2022 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six…
This CIS Grad Loved NECC’s Online Courses
Wilson McCormack attended college after graduating from Chelmsford High School in 2016, but it just wasn’t clicking. Unsure about what he wanted to…
Wilson McCormack attended college after graduating from Chelmsford High School in 2016, but it just wasn’t clicking. Unsure about what he wanted to…
From Community College to Ivy League
Five years ago, Andrew Cahaly '19 was a high school student taking dual enrollment courses through Northern Essex Community College. Today he is headed to a PhD program at Cornell University. Originally…
Five years ago, Andrew Cahaly '19 was a high school student taking dual enrollment courses through Northern Essex Community College. Today he is headed to a PhD program at Cornell University. Originally… Past articles by year
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Journalism Student Receives National Fellowship
Haverhill, MA (May 1, 2024) – As a campus leader and tireless advocate for her fellow students, Campus Compact has chosen Northern Essex Community College journalism student Daniela Valdivia-Terres as a 2024/2025 Newman Civic Fellow. Campus Compact is a national… Faculty & Staff »
Marketing Council Honors Northern Essex at National Conference
Seattle, WA (March 22, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College (NECC) received a 2023 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s recent national conference in Seattle, Washington. The award celebrates the college’s… Campus & Community »
Board of Trustees April 2024 Update
Lawrence, MA (April 3, 2024) – An action-packed meeting of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees in April included the approval of three new programs, news of the exploration of an enhanced partnership with Whittier Tech, and an… Programs »
New Certificate Addresses Needs of Local Senior Citizens
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 26, 2024)—Northern Essex Community College is offering a new certificate course this fall to support the ever-growing aging population in our surrounding communities. The Senior Care Specialist Certification Program will provide students with the ability… Events »
Northern Essex Hosting NJCAA East District/Region 21 Basketball Championships
Haverhill, MA (February 29, 2024) – For the first time, Northern Essex Community College is set to host the men’s and women’s NJCAA East District/Region 21 Championships Tournament Semi-Finals and Finals this coming weekend, Saturday, March 2nd, and Sunday, March… 
