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She Practices What She Teaches
NECC’s Jill Becker is a nurse’s nurse –a practicing nurse for nearly 40 years the Andover resident has been sharing her experiences and knowledge with nursing students for the last 25 years. It…
NECC’s Jill Becker is a nurse’s nurse –a practicing nurse for nearly 40 years the Andover resident has been sharing her experiences and knowledge with nursing students for the last 25 years. It…
She Examines and Explores Criminal Justice
Lessons in criminal justice came early to NECC Professor Magdalena Suarez-Shannon whose childhood soundtrack was of gunfire in the streets of her native Cuba. Suarez-Shannon was just a little girl when her family fled…
Lessons in criminal justice came early to NECC Professor Magdalena Suarez-Shannon whose childhood soundtrack was of gunfire in the streets of her native Cuba. Suarez-Shannon was just a little girl when her family fled…
He Offers an Interesting Philosophy on Philosophy
Adjunct faculty member Dustin Rollins believes curiosity is the foundation of philosophy and philosophy is the foundation to a successful life. Rollins, who begins his seventh year teaching philosophy at NECC, himself came to…
Adjunct faculty member Dustin Rollins believes curiosity is the foundation of philosophy and philosophy is the foundation to a successful life. Rollins, who begins his seventh year teaching philosophy at NECC, himself came to…
Twenty-six years and Counting of Teaching CIS
Twenty-six years after teaching her first basic computer course, Dr. Ethel Schuster of Andover, is still teaching classes in the ever-evolving field of computer and information science (CIS), from applications to programming to…
Twenty-six years after teaching her first basic computer course, Dr. Ethel Schuster of Andover, is still teaching classes in the ever-evolving field of computer and information science (CIS), from applications to programming to…
Marine Biology has this Professor’s Heart
If he isn’t on the water or in the water, then marine biologist and natural science professor Dr. Ken Thomas is teaching about the water and its countless inhabitants. While he also teaches…
NECC Employees Recognized
Three Northern Essex Community College employees Ingrid Polanco of Haverhill, Julie Carey of Amesbury, and Maria Hom of Groveland recently…
Three Northern Essex Community College employees Ingrid Polanco of Haverhill, Julie Carey of Amesbury, and Maria Hom of Groveland recently…
NECC Employees Recognized for Years of Service
A total of 129 Northern Essex Community College faculty and…
A total of 129 Northern Essex Community College faculty and…
NECC Financial Aid Counselor and Veterans Services Coordinator Honored
Two Northern Essex Community College employees, Despina Lambropoulos of Bedford, and Jeffrey Williams of Essex were named the recipients of the…
Two Northern Essex Community College employees, Despina Lambropoulos of Bedford, and Jeffrey Williams of Essex were named the recipients of the…
New Library Director Merges Old with the New
If the new director of Northern Essex’s library services were a book, his title might be “Mike Hearn: Renaissance Man”. This social worker turned librarian turned archivist turned author…
If the new director of Northern Essex’s library services were a book, his title might be “Mike Hearn: Renaissance Man”. This social worker turned librarian turned archivist turned author…
NECC English Professor Attends Andover Bread Loaf Writing Workshop
This summer Northern Essex Community College English Professor Lisette Espinoza completed the Andover Bread Loaf (ABL) Writing Workshop at Phillips Academy, along with other educators from New England,…
This summer Northern Essex Community College English Professor Lisette Espinoza completed the Andover Bread Loaf (ABL) Writing Workshop at Phillips Academy, along with other educators from New England,… Past articles by year
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Alumni Q&A: Meet Keaton Van Thof ’12
Occupation: Surgical Specialist Director, Glaukos Corporation What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? Looking back to when I decided to attend NECC brings… Faculty & Staff »
Faculty Nationally Recognized with 2026 NISOD Awards
Two members of the Northern Essex Community College faculty were recently named recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Awards for Excellence. This national honor recognizes outstanding faculty and staff at the country’s community colleges. [caption id="attachment_29712" align="aligncenter"… 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 »
State Awards NECC $180,000 for Continued Support for Students with Disabilities
Boston, MA (January 8, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College will receive $180,000 to continue to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. MAIPSE enables certain students with severe disabilities to participate in undergraduate academic… Events »
Higher Ed Leaders Unite to Strengthen Community College Transfer Pathways
Northern Essex President Lane Glenn, UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen, and Salem State University President John Keenan discuss strategies for seeing students through the transfer process and onto degree completion and career attainment. Haverhill, MA (January 21, 2026) – The… 
