Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Northern Essex Community College recently announced the selection of Naydeen González-De Jesús as the next vice president of Lawrence Campus and Community Relations, starting mid-January.
Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús was recently chosen as Northern Essex Community College’s next vice president of Lawrence Campus and Community Relations.
Boston, MA (January 1, 2025) – As the Massachusetts State Senate convened for its 194th legislative session, Northern Essex Community College student Jose Cervantes was among those in the gallery. …
Lawrence, MA (January 2, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College announces the selection of Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús as the next Vice President of Lawrence Campus and Community Relations, starting …
The year 2024 has been historic for Northern Essex Community College. We saw the advent of free community college, started exploring the creation of an innovative shared campus with Whittier …
Haverhill, MA (December 17, 2024) – Longtime Northern Essex Community College adjunct faculty member David Rattigan is among several Massachusetts educators nominated to the Honor Roll for the Wasabi Fenway …
Whittier Tech High School has been invited into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) eligibility phase. This milestone represents an opportunity to create a modern innovative learning environment that will …
Against the usual odds, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School won state approval to move forward with a replacement school the same year it lost the same eligibility.
Nine standout Northern Essex Community College students were honored with Knight’s Quest Awards for their hard work during the fall semester. The awards recognize students who showed exceptional commitment to …
Haverhill, MA (December 14, 2024)—Whittier Tech High School has been invited into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Eligibility Phase. This milestone represents an opportunity to create a modern, innovative …
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