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NECC Awarded Cummings Grant to Boost Family Literacy
Haverhill, MA (June 16, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College Foundation, Inc. is one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Northern Essex will...
Class of 2026: ASN Grad Cassandra Elie Achieves More Than a Degree
In August 2024, Cassandra Elie walked into orientation on Northern Essex Community College’s Lawrence Campus without a cane. For most people, that wouldn’t feel remarkable. For Elie, it was everything. Not long before, she had...
Class of 2026: Mother and Son Graduate Together
Rocio Rivera started at Northern Essex Community College in 2013. She was working full time, raising two kids, navigating life as a first-generation immigrant from the Dominican Republic— and she had no idea that, over...
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🏳️🌈 June is Pride Month
June celebrates Pride Month, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and promoting inclusivity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. It’s a time to recognize the impact of LGBTQ+ individuals and support a welcoming campus environment.
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