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Longtime NECC Baseball Coach Jeff Mejia Named Head Coach at Division I Merrimack
Haverhill, MA (June 30, 2026) – Northern Essex Community College Director of Athletics Dan Blair has announced the resignation of head baseball coach and assistant athletic director Jeff Mejia, as he becomes the head coach...
NECC Alumna Named New Dean of Business and Professional Studies
Haverhill, MA (June 22, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College is welcoming a new Dean of Business and Professional Studies. Heidi Getchell-Bastien will officially join the college in the role as of July 6. For...
Secretary of Education Visits NECC
Haverhill, MA (June 23, 2026) — Massachusetts Secretary of Education Stephen Zrike made his first visit to Northern Essex Community College since his appointment to the role earlier this year. Secretary Zrike met with college...
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♿ July is Disability Pride Month
July celebrates Disability Pride Month, recognizing the achievements, experiences, and contributions of people with disabilities. It is a time to promote accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity while honoring the diversity and strength of the disability community.
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alumnecc – Collective Impact (Spring 2026)
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Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
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