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At the Cutting Edge: One Alum’s Journey from Construction to AI
Growing up, Salisbury resident Joseph Robinson ’10 envisioned a future of building homes and digging for clams. Both were occupations that he had been engaged with from an early age, and both seemed…
Growing up, Salisbury resident Joseph Robinson ’10 envisioned a future of building homes and digging for clams. Both were occupations that he had been engaged with from an early age, and both seemed…
NECC Alumni Magazine Wins CASE Award
Haverhill, MA (November 14, 2023) – The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is recognizing the Northern Essex Community College alumni magazine, alumnecc, with a prestigious “Best of District 1” award. The fall 2022 edition of the magazine…
Haverhill, MA (November 14, 2023) – The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is recognizing the Northern Essex Community College alumni magazine, alumnecc, with a prestigious “Best of District 1” award. The fall 2022 edition of the magazine…
NECC Alumna Obtains Dream Job as Forensic Scientist
For many, the concept of crime scene analysis is the stuff of TV. For Goffstown, NH resident Elizabeth Giroux '15, '18, it is everyday life. This summer, Giroux, a graduate…
For many, the concept of crime scene analysis is the stuff of TV. For Goffstown, NH resident Elizabeth Giroux '15, '18, it is everyday life. This summer, Giroux, a graduate…
NECC Alumni Board Welcomes Three New Members
Last month, the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board announced the induction of three new members: Sarah Pachano ’23, Raquel Quezada ’23, and Virgilio Velez ’05.…
Last month, the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board announced the induction of three new members: Sarah Pachano ’23, Raquel Quezada ’23, and Virgilio Velez ’05.…
NECC Knight to Attend Tufts University This Fall
It was in upstate New York, while playing summer baseball for the Elmira Pioneers, that Cooper Smith ’23 first heard about Northern Essex Community College. Several of his teammates, including fellow class of 2023 graduate Tristan Ciampa, were already enrolled…
It was in upstate New York, while playing summer baseball for the Elmira Pioneers, that Cooper Smith ’23 first heard about Northern Essex Community College. Several of his teammates, including fellow class of 2023 graduate Tristan Ciampa, were already enrolled…
The Power of Second Chances
This story originally appeared in the Spring '23 edition of alumnecc Magazine Nairoby Sanchez ’14 is a firm believer in second chances. While enrolled at Northern Essex, she overcame a tumultuous high school experience to become a standout student and…
Methuen Student Fought Through Hard Times to Discover Her Passion at NECC
Mya Rivera of Methuen has many qualities that contributed to her success as a recent Northern Essex Community College graduate: she's determined, she's a hard worker, and she isn't afraid to ask for help. But perhaps above all, she has…
Mya Rivera of Methuen has many qualities that contributed to her success as a recent Northern Essex Community College graduate: she's determined, she's a hard worker, and she isn't afraid to ask for help. But perhaps above all, she has…
Business Student Finds Success Prioritizing Family and School
Starting a new life in another country is challenging. So is completing an associate degree, being a parent, and living through a global pandemic. Yet Jureicy Sanchez De Jimenez of Lawrence managed to do all of those things at once.…
He Started without a High School GPA, Now Has Two Degrees from NECC
Noah Rothgaber of Salem, New Hampshire, has big dreams, and they match his big heart and the big accomplishments he’s achieved at Northern Essex Community College. “My dream is to build the medical technology responsible for assisting surgeons in major…
Noah Rothgaber of Salem, New Hampshire, has big dreams, and they match his big heart and the big accomplishments he’s achieved at Northern Essex Community College. “My dream is to build the medical technology responsible for assisting surgeons in major…
Five Honored at Inaugural NECC Impact Awards
Haverhill, MA (May 3, 2023)– More than 150 community partners, supporters, and state and local lawmakers gathered at Northern Essex Community College for the inaugural NECC Impact Awards Breakfast on May 3, 2023. The event, organized by the NECC Foundation,…
Haverhill, MA (May 3, 2023)– More than 150 community partners, supporters, and state and local lawmakers gathered at Northern Essex Community College for the inaugural NECC Impact Awards Breakfast on May 3, 2023. The event, organized by the NECC Foundation,… Past articles by year
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Hard Work Earns Volleyball Captain All-Region Honors
Northern Essex Community College student-athlete Cherly BritoRosario doesn't shy away from a challenge, whether it's on the court, in the classroom, or at work. In fact, when she first enrolled as a Criminal Justice major in 2024, she was working… Faculty & Staff »
Knight Spotlight: Engineering Success!
The Knight Spotlight series features one-on-one interviews between President Lane Glenn and a member of the Northern Essex Community College faculty and staff. This week, President Glenn is talking with Doug Leaffer, Professor of Engineering - Physics. Professor Leaffer shares… Campus & Community »
MPTC-NECC Police Academy Graduate First to Receive Scholarship
The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) proudly celebrated the first graduate of the MPTC Scholarship Program, a milestone achievement for both the recipient and the Commonwealth's ongoing commitment to creating accessible pathways into law enforcement. This initiative was designed to… Programs »
Base Manufacturing Program Launching to Meet Workforce Demand
A new non-credit program launching at Northern Essex Community College will address some of the most pressing needs of the Massachusetts workforce. Currently, there are 1.2 unemployed persons for every job opening and over 30,000 manufacturing positions available in the… Events »
NECC Celebrates Donor Impact
On Tuesday, November 4th, Northern Essex Community College welcomed more than 30 giving society members to campus for its fall Donor Appreciation Reception, an annual event… 
