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Methuen Mom Earns Two NECC Scholarships
Thuy Nguyen wasn’t quite 16 and had no experience with the English language when she and an older sister left their home in Vietnam and joined their father…
Thuy Nguyen wasn’t quite 16 and had no experience with the English language when she and an older sister left their home in Vietnam and joined their father…
NECC Awards More Than $200,000 in Scholarships
Recently, 216 Northern Essex Community College students were awarded 236 scholarships totaling more than $200,000 for the 2014/2015 academic year. “Our students are deeply appreciative of the many generous individuals and organizations that make these scholarships possible,” said Jean Poth,…
NECC Instrumental in Advancing Methuen Woman’s Career
There is no doubt in Tricia Colameta Lyon’s mind that the skills she learned in her computer applications class at Northern Essex helped her secure the position of executive…
There is no doubt in Tricia Colameta Lyon’s mind that the skills she learned in her computer applications class at Northern Essex helped her secure the position of executive…
Affordable Education Helps Serbian Immigrant Find Dream Job
Affordability was key in Milovan Jovic’s decision to enroll in Northern Essex’s Engineering Science Program. This program has already helped him secure a job with promised job advancement once he…
Affordability was key in Milovan Jovic’s decision to enroll in Northern Essex’s Engineering Science Program. This program has already helped him secure a job with promised job advancement once he…
iHealth@NECC Certificate Programs Prepare Methuen Woman for Career
Lindsey Santiago was looking for a college program that would quickly prepare her for the workforce. She found it in Northern Essex’s Medical Billing Certificate Program through iHealth@NECC.…
Lindsey Santiago was looking for a college program that would quickly prepare her for the workforce. She found it in Northern Essex’s Medical Billing Certificate Program through iHealth@NECC.…
NECC Prepares Lawrence Grad for Life at UMass Boston
Lizmarie Peralta says Northern Essex is the cornerstone of her educational foundation; a foundation she continues to build upon as a transfer student at UMass Boston. She credits the…
Lizmarie Peralta says Northern Essex is the cornerstone of her educational foundation; a foundation she continues to build upon as a transfer student at UMass Boston. She credits the…
College Activities Part of NECC Experience for Single Mom
As a working single mom, getting a quality college education is important to Maeve Hurley, and being involved with college activities is a valuable part of that college…
As a working single mom, getting a quality college education is important to Maeve Hurley, and being involved with college activities is a valuable part of that college…
Amesbury Man Balances College, Work, and Family
Northern Essex Business Transfer major Thomas Bailey carries the titles of husband, father, college student, and valued employee with what appears to be great ease. While others might bow…
Northern Essex Business Transfer major Thomas Bailey carries the titles of husband, father, college student, and valued employee with what appears to be great ease. While others might bow…
Lawrence Mom Finds Career in Health Care at NECC
Rosaria Morel knew she needed the education and specialized job skills to make her more marketable to employers. After moving to the United States from the Dominican Republic on her own in…
First NECC Alumni Golf Tournament a Success
Under brilliant skies, some 72 golfers participated in the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Association’s First Annual Golf Tournament at the…
Under brilliant skies, some 72 golfers participated in the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Association’s First Annual Golf Tournament at the… Past articles by year
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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 »
Knights Celebrate National Championship
Haverhill, MA (April 8, 2026) — Hundreds of fans, former players, family members and Northern Essex Community College staff packed the gym on Wednesday night to celebrate the men's basketball team. They became the first team in school history to… 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.… 
