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Navy Veteran and Mother of Two Appreciates NECC’s Flexibility
Crystal Chandler of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College Liberal Arts: Psychology major, joined the U.S. Navy in her early 20’s because she longed…
Crystal Chandler of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College Liberal Arts: Psychology major, joined the U.S. Navy in her early 20’s because she longed…
NECC Theater Alum Returns to his Roots
Haverhill, MA (October 13, 2021) When Haverhill’s Michael Zuccola ’07 returned to the stage at Northern Essex Community College, the professional actor found himself heeding his own advice to students: always have a…
Haverhill, MA (October 13, 2021) When Haverhill’s Michael Zuccola ’07 returned to the stage at Northern Essex Community College, the professional actor found himself heeding his own advice to students: always have a…
Rad Tech Grads All Pass National Exam
Haverhill and Lawrence (August 17, 2021) - In any year, it would be an incredible accomplishment for all of the Northern Essex Community College Radiologic Technology students to pass their national licensure exam on the first try. It’s especially impressive…
Eight Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors
Haverhill, MA (August 6, 2021) - The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced that eight Northern Essex Community College student-athletes have earned All-Academic honors for the 2020-21 academic year. Tom Grassi of Windham, NH earned…
Haverhill, MA (August 6, 2021) - The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced that eight Northern Essex Community College student-athletes have earned All-Academic honors for the 2020-21 academic year. Tom Grassi of Windham, NH earned…
NECC Student Accepted into the Culinary Institute of America
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 4, 2021) - Timing is everything when it comes to cooking. That’s especially true for Lawrence’s Mercedes Rodriguez- both in the kitchen and in life. The Northern Essex Culinary Arts Certificate student was just accepted…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 4, 2021) - Timing is everything when it comes to cooking. That’s especially true for Lawrence’s Mercedes Rodriguez- both in the kitchen and in life. The Northern Essex Culinary Arts Certificate student was just accepted…
Academic Support Programs Prepared This Biology Graduate for Transfer
Rose Bellahalea ’18 was just shy of 20 years old when she made a drastic change. Until 2014, the Haverhill resident had been enrolled as a political science major at the University of…
Rose Bellahalea ’18 was just shy of 20 years old when she made a drastic change. Until 2014, the Haverhill resident had been enrolled as a political science major at the University of…
Graduate Finds Rewarding Career Thanks to NECC Internship Program
For Stephen O’Meara ’17, it wasn’t a matter of choosing a career path, but knowing how to get there. By the time he started exploring college courses, in 2015, the North Chelmsford…
For Stephen O’Meara ’17, it wasn’t a matter of choosing a career path, but knowing how to get there. By the time he started exploring college courses, in 2015, the North Chelmsford…
From First Generation College Student to PhD: Brenda Bond-Fortier ’89
In September of 1987, Brenda Bond-Fortier ’89 stepped onto the NECC’s Haverhill campus for the first time, unaware of the fact that doing so would open the doors to…
In September of 1987, Brenda Bond-Fortier ’89 stepped onto the NECC’s Haverhill campus for the first time, unaware of the fact that doing so would open the doors to…
Lawrence City Council Recognizes 2021 Biology Grad
2021 Northern Essex Community College Biology Graduate Mariel Bloise was in the spotlight on Tuesday, June 1, when she received honors for her academic success from the Lawrence City Council, which…
Human Services Major Will Be New Student Trustee
Human Services major Christina (Chrissy) Grace of Haverhill will join the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees as the newly student-elected representative. Grace graduated from high school…
Human Services major Christina (Chrissy) Grace of Haverhill will join the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees as the newly student-elected representative. Grace graduated from high school… Past articles by year
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Internship Leads to Job Created for NECC Student
A love of numbers runs in the family for Northern Essex Community College accounting student Nicholas Gilmore. His mother works as an accountant, but he didn’t necessarily intend to follow in her footsteps. Following graduation from Austin Preparatory School in… 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 supplemental budget, and an update on… Programs »
NECC Awarded $250,000 Grant to Support New Degree Program
Haverhill, MA (October 21, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College is proud to be one of the recipients of this year’s Skills Capital grants, as announced by The Healey-Driscoll Administration this week. The college will receive $250,000 in support of… 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… 
