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Alumni Board Announces 2026 Outstanding Graduating Student Award
She's an athlete, a writer, and a high honors graduate. Now, she's the latest recipient of the NECC Outstanding Graduating Student Award.
Recognition for NECC Early College Students
Haverhill, MA (May 14, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College recognized more than 400 graduating seniors from 20 local high schools who earned college credits through the Early College Program. The students and their families...
Biology Grad Determined to Build a Better Future
At the age of 23, Northern Essex Community College graduate McKenzie Bova has already faced some of life’s most difficult challenges. She lost both her parents as a teen, worked to get her siblings under one...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May highlights the importance of mental health and wellbeing, and encourages awareness, support, and access to care for students and communities. Learn more from the American College Health Association.
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Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
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