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NECC Student Attends NENPA Event
Northern Essex Liberal Arts: Journalism/Communication major Jonas Ruzek of Amesbury recently joined journalists and other newspaper professionals at the 2020 New England Newspaper Convention at…
Northern Essex Liberal Arts: Journalism/Communication major Jonas Ruzek of Amesbury recently joined journalists and other newspaper professionals at the 2020 New England Newspaper Convention at…
Early College Student Appointed to Lawrence Board
Northern Essex Community College Early College student Joseph Trinidad, a senior at Lawrence High School, was recently appointed to the Lawrence Alliance…
Degree is Earned through Online Classes
How did Aracelis Alvarado - wife, mom, and full-time billing supervisor manage to earn her NECC associate degree? Ambition and online classes were her not so secret tools. While the ambition came from herself.…
How did Aracelis Alvarado - wife, mom, and full-time billing supervisor manage to earn her NECC associate degree? Ambition and online classes were her not so secret tools. While the ambition came from herself.…
NECC Cross Country Runners Earn NJCAA Scholar All-America Awards
Northern Essex Community College cross country runners Kyle Manley (Gloucester) and Abdoulfatah Abdillahi (Lawrence) have been recognized by the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Cross Country Coaches Association as Scholar All-Americans for their…
Northern Essex Community College cross country runners Kyle Manley (Gloucester) and Abdoulfatah Abdillahi (Lawrence) have been recognized by the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Cross Country Coaches Association as Scholar All-Americans for their…
NECC Welcomes Cheerleading Interest Group
If Northern Essex had a school spirit award, Roselly Lassus, an exercise science major from Haverhill, would be a likely candidate. Lassus, with the support…
If Northern Essex had a school spirit award, Roselly Lassus, an exercise science major from Haverhill, would be a likely candidate. Lassus, with the support…
Early College & Promise Programs Lead to Degree
He may have only been in the 4th grade when a teacher noticed and encouraged his artistic talent, but right then Kelvin Sabando decided what he wanted to be when he grew up – an artist. …
He may have only been in the 4th grade when a teacher noticed and encouraged his artistic talent, but right then Kelvin Sabando decided what he wanted to be when he grew up – an artist. …
These Cookies are too Pretty to Crumble
Everywhere NECC alumna Renee Terry ‘13 looks, she sees design inspiration for her sugar cookies. Even a simple image can send the Amesbury resident’s mind to imagining layers of royal…
Everywhere NECC alumna Renee Terry ‘13 looks, she sees design inspiration for her sugar cookies. Even a simple image can send the Amesbury resident’s mind to imagining layers of royal…
NECC Alumni Provide State-of-the-Art Care at Boston Children’s Hospital
They were once Northern Essex students uncertain of their next career move. Now they are some of the top specialists of a unique cardiac and respiratory care…
They were once Northern Essex students uncertain of their next career move. Now they are some of the top specialists of a unique cardiac and respiratory care…
Getting on Track: Marlene Grant ’07
When Marlene Grant '07 moved from Boston to Haverhill at the age of 25, she had already experienced a life full of challenges: she was born and raised in…
When Marlene Grant '07 moved from Boston to Haverhill at the age of 25, she had already experienced a life full of challenges: she was born and raised in…
Methuen Resident is NECC Student of the Month
Amine Berra Ekinci of Methuen, a Hospitality Management, Business Transfer major, was named Northern Essex Community College’s Student of the Month for October, based on her…
Amine Berra Ekinci of Methuen, a Hospitality Management, Business Transfer major, was named Northern Essex Community College’s Student of the Month for October, based on her… Past articles by year
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High Hopes for NECC Athletics in Pre and Post Seasons
Haverhill, MA (October 30, 2025) — This past week brought good news for three Northern Essex Community College athletic teams. The men's basketball team learned it was ranked eighth in the NJCAA Preseason poll. And the men’s soccer and women’s… Faculty & Staff »
NECC Culinary Arts Program Welcomes New Coordinator
After more than 15 years working in restaurants ranging from cozy mom-and-pop diners to high-end catering operations, chef Bryan Philbrook has found a new home — in the classroom. As the new Culinary Arts degree program coordinator at Northern Essex,… 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 »
Launch of Entrepreneurship Hub at NECC
Haverhill, MA (October 23, 2025) —Northern Essex Community College students interested in business and entrepreneurship now have some additional resources at their fingertips. This month saw the launch of the Entrepreneurship Hub. Created by Business Department Chair Sheila Muller and… 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… 
