New Endowed Fund to Benefit Healthcare Students Over the course of her 30-year career as a Northern Essex Community College educator and nurse, Sylvia Hallsworth ’71 came to…

A Record 16 Student-Athletes Recognized by the NJCAA Charlotte, NC (July 24, 2025) – Hard work inside and outside of the classroom is paying off for a record number of Northern Essex Community College student-athletes. The National Junior College Athletic Association has named 16 student-athletes to All-Academic teams,…

Lawrence City Council Honors Top 2025 Graduate Lawrence, MA (July 2, 2025) — The Lawrence City Council kicked off its July meeting by recognizing the city's top graduates. Those recognized included Pedro Rodriguez, a 2025 graduate of Northern Essex Community College. “Does Pedro look familiar to anybody?”…

Spring 2025 Dean’s List Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Spring 2025 Dean's List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six or more credits within the term, and…

From NECC to the Ivy League Good grades didn’t always come easily for Victor Van, ’25 of Haverhill. As a student at Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, an undiagnosed sleep disorder made concentrating in the classroom nearly impossible. “I used to go to classes every…

Northern Essex Graduate Awarded Full Scholarship to UMass Boston Nate Hutchings, a business transfer student, is the latest Northern Essex student to be awarded the prestigious Foster Furcolo Scholarship, a full-tuition transfer award to UMass Boston. This scholarship is granted annually to one graduating student from each of Massachusetts'…

Two Student Leaders Receive Outstanding Graduating Student Award The Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board has announced two high honors graduates, Lana Viola and caitlin little, both of…

Students Honored at 2025 Awards Convocation Graduating Northern Essex Community College students were honored for their achievements inside and outside the classroom at this year’s annual Awards Convocation. The May 12th ceremony was held in the Northern Essex Sport and Fitness Center on the Haverhill Campus.…

Two 2025 Graduates Named to PTK All-Massachusetts Academic Team Boston, MA (May 9, 2025) — The Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges recognizes two Northern Essex Community College students for outstanding academic achievement and exemplary student service. They selected Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo and Daniela Valdivia-Terres for the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa…

2025 Student Commencement Speaker Found NECC on his Journey Back to Health  College wasn't always part of the plan for Michael McDougal of Haverhill. Despite being smart and naturally curious, the rigors of high school didn’t suit his learning style. At 16 years old, he dropped out, opting instead to get his…