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Aspiring Surgeon Finds Success at Northern Essex
When Hygdrea Mathurin first stepped foot in a Northern Essex biology classroom, she was doubtful of her prospects for success. The Haverhill resident, originally from St. Lucia, arrived in Massachusetts three years…
When Hygdrea Mathurin first stepped foot in a Northern Essex biology classroom, she was doubtful of her prospects for success. The Haverhill resident, originally from St. Lucia, arrived in Massachusetts three years…
From a Self-Proclaimed “Hot Disaster” to High Honors Graduate
Five years after she dropped out of Methuen High School, Sabrina Hamel will celebrate her associate degree in respiratory therapy from Northern Essex Community College—which she earned with high honors—and a…
Five years after she dropped out of Methuen High School, Sabrina Hamel will celebrate her associate degree in respiratory therapy from Northern Essex Community College—which she earned with high honors—and a…
NECC’s Mullins Breaks School Record
Northern Essex Community College track star Olivia Mullins, of Plaistow, NH, broke a college record at the NJCAA National Championships…
Northern Essex Community College track star Olivia Mullins, of Plaistow, NH, broke a college record at the NJCAA National Championships…
Local Man Gets a Second Chance at College
Community Colleges are all about second chances, and Chris Montes of Haverhill, who will graduate with honors and an Associate Degree in Business Transfer from Northern Essex Community College on May 19, is well aware of that. Montes enrolled at…
Community Colleges are all about second chances, and Chris Montes of Haverhill, who will graduate with honors and an Associate Degree in Business Transfer from Northern Essex Community College on May 19, is well aware of that. Montes enrolled at…
NECC Art Students Collaborate with Bowdoin College Museum
Northern Essex Community College students on the campus of Bowdoin College. (near the lion left) Dianne Pappas, art faculty and (right) Michelle Carter, art faculty. (Front left to right Jancarlos Infante, of Lawrence, art and computer…
Northern Essex Community College students on the campus of Bowdoin College. (near the lion left) Dianne Pappas, art faculty and (right) Michelle Carter, art faculty. (Front left to right Jancarlos Infante, of Lawrence, art and computer…
Displaced Business Woman Earns Elusive Degree
Linda Goddu may have had nearly two dozen years of business experience, primarily as a supervisor, but what she didn’t…
Linda Goddu may have had nearly two dozen years of business experience, primarily as a supervisor, but what she didn’t…
From Top Notch Stage to Boston’s Huntington Theater
Three years ago, Kiara Pichardo of Lawrence was performing on the stage of NECC’s Top Notch Theater, and now, she has a role in “Top Girls”, on stage now through May 20 at Boston’s Huntington Theater. Pichardo, who received a…
Three years ago, Kiara Pichardo of Lawrence was performing on the stage of NECC’s Top Notch Theater, and now, she has a role in “Top Girls”, on stage now through May 20 at Boston’s Huntington Theater. Pichardo, who received a…
Lab Science was the Perfect Fit for this Grad
On Saturday, May 19, Elizabeth Giroux will graduate from Northern Essex Community College with an associate degree in lab science and likely a new job in the growing field…
On Saturday, May 19, Elizabeth Giroux will graduate from Northern Essex Community College with an associate degree in lab science and likely a new job in the growing field…
Beta Omicron Students Recognized at Ceremony
Nine members of the Northern Essex Community College Beta…
Nine members of the Northern Essex Community College Beta…
NECC Students Inducted Into Leadership Society
Twenty-eight Northern Essex Community…
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Student Journalists Win Three Regional Awards
Haverhill, MA (March 31, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won three awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better Newspaper competition. Daniela Valdivia-Terres… Faculty & Staff »
NECC Alumni Magazine Wins National Award
Washington, D.C.— The Northern Essex Community College's biannual alumni magazine recently earned recognition from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The Spring '25 edition of alumnecc, Finding the Helpers, was awarded a silver Pargaon in the magazine… Campus & Community »
Four NECC Alumni Among Police Academy Graduates
Haverhill, MA (April 3, 2026) — The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) announced the graduation of 55 police officers from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy’s 8th Recruit Officer Class (ROC). The graduates completed over 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in… Programs »
NECC Among Colleges Launching New Apprenticeship Degree Programs
Boston, MA (March 10, 2026) — Six Massachusetts community colleges are partnering with employers across the state to launch new apprenticeship degree programs that combine paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework—connecting students to high-growth careers while helping employers close critical… Events »
Now on Display: Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains
Haverhill, MA (March 30, 2026) — Installation is complete on the newest exhibition in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains explores repurposing as both a creative practice and a way of thinking.… Most Viewed Stories
- NECC Alumni Magazine Wins National Award
- NECC Announces Plans for 2026 Commencement
- Student Journalists Win Three Regional Awards
- Now on Display: Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains
- The Clerc Center’s REAL Project Expands with New Regional Center at NECC to Strengthen Early Language Access
- Four NECC Alumni Among Police Academy Graduates
