Articles by: Melissa Bouse
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NECC 61st commencement set for May 13
Haverhill, MA (April 10, 2023)– Northern Essex Community College biology student Heather DiLuzio has always had a passion for animals. Growing up in Littleton, MA, her family had dozens of …
Covanta, DiZoglio, Gómez, Linehan and Martinez Dominguez First to Win NECC ‘Impact Awards’
A local business known for its philanthropy, the newly elected state auditor, a former college trustee, a former …
Haverhill, MA (March 27, 2023)– Northern Essex Community College Theater has all the elements for success its upcoming spring production: climate change, Greek mythology, and sexual identity, with a dash …
Haverhill, MA (March 27, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the inaugural NECC …
https://www.eagletribune.com/opinion/columns/commentary-to-boost-competitiveness-embrace-undocumented-students/article_ec686b44-c992-11ed-b766-5fc2b7890687.html
President Lane Glenn writes: For a state that relies as much on immigration as Massachusetts does, we are falling farther behind the rest of the country when it comes to …
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/education/undocumented-students-are-the-key-to-our-future/
Op-Ed from NECC President Lane Glenn and Pavel Payano, a state senator from Lawrence, representing the First Essex District.
Northern Essex, Haverhill Schools, AgeSpan, Others Take Part in Dominican Republic Exchange
A cross-section of Merrimack Valley professionals, ranging from Haverhill educators to regional healthcare providers, spent last week in the …
Henderson to Lead MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Centers in Haverhill, Lawrence
James Henderson was recently named as the new executive director of MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center operated by Northern Essex …
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 23, 2023)– Planning is underway for the 61st Annual Commencement Ceremony at Northern Essex Community College. The event will be held Saturday, May 13 at …
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