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Northern Essex Graduate Offered Full Scholarship
This fall, Northern Essex Community College graduate Emeka Enwere will be one step closer to his dream of becoming an information technology professional. The Haverhill resident,…
This fall, Northern Essex Community College graduate Emeka Enwere will be one step closer to his dream of becoming an information technology professional. The Haverhill resident,…
East Hampstead, NH Resident Receives Outstanding Student Award
President Lane Glenn (left) poses with Outstanding Student Award recipient John Soraghan (right).East Hampstead, NH resident John Soraghan received the 2018 Northern Essex Community College Outstanding Student Award at the college’s annual awards convocation ceremony on May…
President Lane Glenn (left) poses with Outstanding Student Award recipient John Soraghan (right).East Hampstead, NH resident John Soraghan received the 2018 Northern Essex Community College Outstanding Student Award at the college’s annual awards convocation ceremony on May…
Business Transfer Graduate Receives NECC Alumni Award
Karina Calderon, associate director of the Lawrence Partnership, was named this…
Aspiring Surgeon Finds Success at Northern Essex
When Hygdrea Mathurin first stepped foot in a Northern Essex biology classroom, she was doubtful of her prospects for success. The Haverhill resident, originally from St. Lucia, arrived in Massachusetts three years…
When Hygdrea Mathurin first stepped foot in a Northern Essex biology classroom, she was doubtful of her prospects for success. The Haverhill resident, originally from St. Lucia, arrived in Massachusetts three years…
From a Self-Proclaimed “Hot Disaster” to High Honors Graduate
Five years after she dropped out of Methuen High School, Sabrina Hamel will celebrate her associate degree in respiratory therapy from Northern Essex Community College—which she earned with high honors—and a…
Five years after she dropped out of Methuen High School, Sabrina Hamel will celebrate her associate degree in respiratory therapy from Northern Essex Community College—which she earned with high honors—and a…
NECC’s Mullins Breaks School Record
Northern Essex Community College track star Olivia Mullins, of Plaistow, NH, broke a college record at the NJCAA National Championships…
Northern Essex Community College track star Olivia Mullins, of Plaistow, NH, broke a college record at the NJCAA National Championships…
Local Man Gets a Second Chance at College
Community Colleges are all about second chances, and Chris Montes of Haverhill, who will graduate with honors and an Associate Degree in Business Transfer from Northern Essex Community College on May 19, is well aware of that. Montes enrolled at…
Community Colleges are all about second chances, and Chris Montes of Haverhill, who will graduate with honors and an Associate Degree in Business Transfer from Northern Essex Community College on May 19, is well aware of that. Montes enrolled at…
NECC Art Students Collaborate with Bowdoin College Museum
Northern Essex Community College students on the campus of Bowdoin College. (near the lion left) Dianne Pappas, art faculty and (right) Michelle Carter, art faculty. (Front left to right Jancarlos Infante, of Lawrence, art and computer…
Northern Essex Community College students on the campus of Bowdoin College. (near the lion left) Dianne Pappas, art faculty and (right) Michelle Carter, art faculty. (Front left to right Jancarlos Infante, of Lawrence, art and computer…
Displaced Business Woman Earns Elusive Degree
Linda Goddu may have had nearly two dozen years of business experience, primarily as a supervisor, but what she didn’t…
Linda Goddu may have had nearly two dozen years of business experience, primarily as a supervisor, but what she didn’t…
From Top Notch Stage to Boston’s Huntington Theater
Three years ago, Kiara Pichardo of Lawrence was performing on the stage of NECC’s Top Notch Theater, and now, she has a role in “Top Girls”, on stage now through May 20 at Boston’s Huntington Theater. Pichardo, who received a…
Three years ago, Kiara Pichardo of Lawrence was performing on the stage of NECC’s Top Notch Theater, and now, she has a role in “Top Girls”, on stage now through May 20 at Boston’s Huntington Theater. Pichardo, who received a… 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… 
