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October 2025 Board of Trustees Update
Haverhill, MA (October 1, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met on the Haverhill Campus for its October meeting. Topics included optimizing class schedules for students, a review of the supplimental budget, and an update on…
Haverhill, MA (October 1, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met on the Haverhill Campus for its October meeting. Topics included optimizing class schedules for students, a review of the supplimental budget, and an update on…
Dominican-American Author Julia Alvarez Visits Lawrence Community
Lawrence, MA (October 2, 2025) — The atrium of the Dimitry Building on Northern Essex’s Lawrence Campus was filled with warmth, wisdom, and literary legacy on Thursday evening, as celebrated Dominican-American author Julia Alvarez took center stage for a powerful…
Lawrence, MA (October 2, 2025) — The atrium of the Dimitry Building on Northern Essex’s Lawrence Campus was filled with warmth, wisdom, and literary legacy on Thursday evening, as celebrated Dominican-American author Julia Alvarez took center stage for a powerful…
Stories of Us: International Immersion
Northern Essex Community College continues to foster deeper connections with students and the Dominican diaspora through annual immersion trips to the Dominican Republic. As part of the planning for the 2026 trip, participants from 2025 are sharing their experiences, takeaways,…
Northern Essex Community College continues to foster deeper connections with students and the Dominican diaspora through annual immersion trips to the Dominican Republic. As part of the planning for the 2026 trip, participants from 2025 are sharing their experiences, takeaways,…
Lawrence Disabled American Veterans Donate Garden to NECC
Lawrence, MA (September 24, 2025)—A generous donation from the Lawrence Disabled American Veterans (DAV) group is brightening up the space outside the Dimitry Building on the Lawrence Campus of Northern Essex Community College. The group gifted plantings to create a…
Lawrence, MA (September 24, 2025)—A generous donation from the Lawrence Disabled American Veterans (DAV) group is brightening up the space outside the Dimitry Building on the Lawrence Campus of Northern Essex Community College. The group gifted plantings to create a…
September 2025 Board of Trustees Update
Haverhill, MA (September 3, 2025) — The first Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees meeting of the new academic year took place on the Haverhill Campus in early September. Topics included updates on campus building and improvement projects, a…
Haverhill, MA (September 3, 2025) — The first Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees meeting of the new academic year took place on the Haverhill Campus in early September. Topics included updates on campus building and improvement projects, a…
Two New Members Join the NECC Board of Trustees
Haverhill, MA (September 8, 2025) — The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees welcomed two new members at its September meeting, following Governor Maura Healey’s appointment of Dr. Zandra Kelley and the election of Melissa Horne. “We’re so excited…
Haverhill, MA (September 8, 2025) — The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees welcomed two new members at its September meeting, following Governor Maura Healey’s appointment of Dr. Zandra Kelley and the election of Melissa Horne. “We’re so excited…
New Academic Year Begins with Convocation
Haverhill, MA (September 2, 2025) — The '25-26 academic year is officially underway at Northern Essex Community College. The fall semester started with Tuesday's Convocation ceremony. The traditional gathering is used as a time to provide important college updates, as…
Haverhill, MA (September 2, 2025) — The '25-26 academic year is officially underway at Northern Essex Community College. The fall semester started with Tuesday's Convocation ceremony. The traditional gathering is used as a time to provide important college updates, as…
Local Police Officers Graduate from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy
Press release from the Municipal Police Training Committee Haverhill, MA (August 15, 2025) — Today, the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Executive Director Colonel Rick Rathbun (Ret.) and Randolph Academy Director Joshua Stokel announced the graduation of 59 police officers…
Press release from the Municipal Police Training Committee Haverhill, MA (August 15, 2025) — Today, the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Executive Director Colonel Rick Rathbun (Ret.) and Randolph Academy Director Joshua Stokel announced the graduation of 59 police officers…
NECC and The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad Expand Historic Agreement
Lawrence, MA (August 13, 2025) — The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad (INDEX) and Northern Essex Community College are proud to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at bolstering educational opportunities for the Dominican community in…
Lawrence, MA (August 13, 2025) — The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad (INDEX) and Northern Essex Community College are proud to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at bolstering educational opportunities for the Dominican community in…
Methuen Teens Experience College Life with Campus Visits
Haverhill, MA (August 4, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College gave local teens a glimpse of college life by hosting a summer field trip, organized by Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. (MAN Inc.) and Debbie’s Treasure Chest. This week, they visited…
Haverhill, MA (August 4, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College gave local teens a glimpse of college life by hosting a summer field trip, organized by Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. (MAN Inc.) and Debbie’s Treasure Chest. This week, they visited… Past articles by year
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Alumni Q&A: Meet Shawn Pinette ’23
Occupation: Senior Teller, Brookline Bank; Germanic Philology Graduate Student, Signum University What initially inspired you to attend NECC? I had dropped out… Faculty & Staff »
Eighteen NECC Professors Transform Courses with AI and Open Educational Resources
Haverhill, MA (August 4, 2025) — Over the summer, 18 Northern Essex Community College faculty members have been working to expand student access to free, relevant textbooks and course materials. Those materials are known as Open Educational Resources (OER), and… Campus & Community »
October 2025 Board of Trustees Update
Haverhill, MA (October 1, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met on the Haverhill Campus for its October meeting. Topics included optimizing class schedules for students, a review of the supplimental budget, and an update on… Programs »
Two Additional Programs Offered in Innovative CBE Model
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 12, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College continues to be a leader in academic innovation with the addition of two more programs offered entirely in the Competency-Based Education model. CBE is an approach that focuses… Events »
Dominican-American Author Julia Alvarez Visits Lawrence Community
Lawrence, MA (October 2, 2025) — The atrium of the Dimitry Building on Northern Essex’s Lawrence Campus was filled with warmth, wisdom, and literary legacy on Thursday evening, as celebrated Dominican-American author Julia Alvarez took center stage for a powerful… 
