Articles by: Sarah Comiskey
As the hot days of summer return, so do the ominous headlines about the risks of sun exposure. But did you know that increased levels of sunshine can actually improve …
“NECC has helped me in more ways than I can count,” he says. “It has given me a whole new life experience just by bringing me to campus. I have gotten closer to my community and been made aware of what is going on around the world. NECC has helped me break out of my own little shell.”
Michael Mankarios secured a full ride scholarship to UMass Boston after earning his associate degree in criminal justice from NECC. His goal is a career in criminal forensics.
After earning an associate degree in business from NECC, Haverhill High Grad Peter Orfanos transferred to UMass Lowell to pursue a bachelor’s in accounting.
Back in the spring of 2017, Alexis “Lexi” Fontaine found herself at a crossroads. Nearly two years into her education at a college in Connecticut, the Methuen resident had dreams …
Business Management grad Aida Santana is launching her own business as a personal stylist.
Alumnus Ivan Soto ’14, a member of the Lawrence, MA Police Department, was on duty the afternoon of September 13, 2018, when he received the shattering news from his wife: …
Bradford resident Brian Mohika, CEO of CathWear, has been named to the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board. His appointment was voted upon unanimously at the Board’s March 20 meeting.
Originally …
Members of the public are invited to attend a free screening and discussion session with Alexander Maggio, producer of the hit CBS television series “Madam Secretary,” on Wednesday, April 10 …
Setting your sights on vacation can be hard when high costs come in to play — but traveling the world doesn’t have to break the bank.
Equipped with the right tips …
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