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How a Transfer Student Redefined Success and Found Her Way at NECC
Isatys Perez did not plan on enrolling at Northern Essex when she began her college journey. But sitting in her third semester, on the Dean’s List, working as a soon-to-be pharmacy technician and crossing off...
Three New Members Join NECC Foundation Board
Haverhill, MA (September 22, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College is proud to welcome three new members to the NECC Foundation Board. Jonathan Machado is a senior vice president and commercial lending manager at Rockland...
Dozens of NECC Faculty Address AI Literacy with Open Educational Resources Projects
Haverhill, MA (September 21, 2026) — This summer, more than 30 Northern Essex Community College faculty and staff members embarked on innovative projects to address student AI Literacy. They’re creating Open Educational Resources (OER), which...
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🛡️ September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month
September recognizes National Campus Safety Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. Colleges and universities use this month to raise awareness about personal safety, emergency preparedness, violence prevention, and campus resources that help protect and support students, faculty, and staff.
Learn more about National Campus Safety Awareness Month
Merrimack College On-Campus Visits
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NECC Transfer Fair Lawrence - 2026
It is Never too Soon to Think About Transfer – Graduate First, Then Transfer
NECC Spotlight
Hispanic Heritage Month
alumnecc – Collective Impact (Spring 2026)
Stories of Us
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Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez
