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History professor and political analyst Richard Padova in the news
History professor and political analyst Richard Padova was quoted in articles on President Obama’s speech in Arizona and the 50th anniversary of President John Kennedy’s inauguration.
NECC receives funds for high school dual enrollment
An article about NECC receiving funding for Dual Enrollment ran in the Daily News of Newburyport.
Volunteering helps beat the winter blues
Paul Jermain, who teaches the noncredit entrepreneurial training program wrote a column about beating the winter blues.
Increases in Enrollment of Veterans and NECC’s Riverwalk
NECC Riverwalk was the subject of a feature as were the increase in the number of veterans enrolled at NECC.
NECC among region’s finest assets
In a recent editorial, The Haverhill Gazette says NECC is one of the region’s finest assets.
Graphics professor designs Ansel Adams iPad application
NECC Professor Lance Hidy designed an iPod app featuring the live and work of Photographer Ansel Adams.
Students learn sign language with new elective
Thanks to Northern Essex, North Andover High School is now offering American Sign Language as a foreign language elective.
The NECC men’s and women’s basketball teams will be playing on a new floor
The college has a new gym floor.
Two-year colleges offer challenging honors programs
The Boston Globe spotlights the college’s honors program
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