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Methuen Mom Makes Demanding Schedule Look Easy
The only thing more impressive than Karina Calderon’s schedule is her persistence and work ethic. The 35-year-old Methuen woman credits Northern Essex with helping her strike…
NECC Education Helps Methuen Woman Land Dream Career
Even before Sheri Carter earned her associate degree from Northern Essex, her education was already working for her. She went from having a job to having a career. The 46-year-old…
Even before Sheri Carter earned her associate degree from Northern Essex, her education was already working for her. She went from having a job to having a career. The 46-year-old…
Easy Transferring will Make Bachelor’s Degree Possible
Crisleidy Paula of Lawrence attributes the direction of her education, as well as her life, to the time she spent being bounced from place to place from a very young age,…
Finding the Perfect Career
For much of his 20s, Andrew Milton of Salisbury grappled with the same question that so many people his age struggle to answer: "What do I want to do with my life?"…
For much of his 20s, Andrew Milton of Salisbury grappled with the same question that so many people his age struggle to answer: "What do I want to do with my life?"…
NECC Graduate Recognized by Lawrence City Council
The Lawrence City Council recently presented Lawrence resident and Northern Essex Community College graduate…
The Lawrence City Council recently presented Lawrence resident and Northern Essex Community College graduate…
Two NECC Knights Receive National Award
Northern Essex Community College’s volleyball and baseball seasons have ended, but at least two team members have received accolades. Two students have been named National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Academic All American this…
Northern Essex Community College’s volleyball and baseball seasons have ended, but at least two team members have received accolades. Two students have been named National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Academic All American this…
Kingston, N.H. Resident Receives NECC Outstanding Student Award
Margaret Kostiew, of Kingston, N.H., was named this year's recipient of Northern Essex Community College's Outstanding Student Award at the college's Annual…
Margaret Kostiew, of Kingston, N.H., was named this year's recipient of Northern Essex Community College's Outstanding Student Award at the college's Annual…
Community Leader in Respiratory Care Wins NECC Outstanding Alumni Award
Jason Moury, of Winchendon, Mass., was named this year's recipient of Northern Essex Community…
Jason Moury, of Winchendon, Mass., was named this year's recipient of Northern Essex Community…
NECC Computer Science Major Gets Internship Through Hack.Diversity Program
Northern Essex Community College computer science major Anthony Mirely was recently accepted into an internship through The…
NECC Student is Honored by Governor at the State House
Northern Essex Community College Student Klinbert Garcia of Methuen was honored by Governor Charlie Baker at the Massachusetts State House in…
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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
- Four NECC Alumni Among Police Academy Graduates
- The Clerc Center’s REAL Project Expands with New Regional Center at NECC to Strengthen Early Language Access
