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Bachelor Completion Program at NECC Makes Transfer Easy
As someone who didn’t particularly enjoy high school, David Arivella of Haverhill wasn’t looking forward to signing up for even more years of education. It took a little…
As someone who didn’t particularly enjoy high school, David Arivella of Haverhill wasn’t looking forward to signing up for even more years of education. It took a little…
NECC Helps Make Lawrence Man’s Dream a Reality
When Maireny Rodriguez moved to Lawrence from the Dominican Republic he was 18, couldn’t speak English, but dreamed of becoming an engineer. Maireny credits NECC’s support services with helping him achieve that…
Recent NECC Grad Heads to UMass Boston with Full Scholarship
Klinbert Garcia expects to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from UMass Boston and very little debt, thanks to his decision to start at Northern Essex Community College. A 2014 graduate…
Klinbert Garcia expects to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from UMass Boston and very little debt, thanks to his decision to start at Northern Essex Community College. A 2014 graduate…
Methuen Mom Makes Demanding Schedule Look Easy
The only thing more impressive than Karina Calderon’s schedule is her persistence and work ethic. The 35-year-old Methuen woman credits Northern Essex with helping her strike…
NECC Education Helps Methuen Woman Land Dream Career
Even before Sheri Carter earned her associate degree from Northern Essex, her education was already working for her. She went from having a job to having a career. The 46-year-old…
Even before Sheri Carter earned her associate degree from Northern Essex, her education was already working for her. She went from having a job to having a career. The 46-year-old…
Easy Transferring will Make Bachelor’s Degree Possible
Crisleidy Paula of Lawrence attributes the direction of her education, as well as her life, to the time she spent being bounced from place to place from a very young age,…
Finding the Perfect Career
For much of his 20s, Andrew Milton of Salisbury grappled with the same question that so many people his age struggle to answer: "What do I want to do with my life?"…
For much of his 20s, Andrew Milton of Salisbury grappled with the same question that so many people his age struggle to answer: "What do I want to do with my life?"…
NECC Graduate Recognized by Lawrence City Council
The Lawrence City Council recently presented Lawrence resident and Northern Essex Community College graduate…
The Lawrence City Council recently presented Lawrence resident and Northern Essex Community College graduate…
Two NECC Knights Receive National Award
Northern Essex Community College’s volleyball and baseball seasons have ended, but at least two team members have received accolades. Two students have been named National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Academic All American this…
Northern Essex Community College’s volleyball and baseball seasons have ended, but at least two team members have received accolades. Two students have been named National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Academic All American this…
Kingston, N.H. Resident Receives NECC Outstanding Student Award
Margaret Kostiew, of Kingston, N.H., was named this year's recipient of Northern Essex Community College's Outstanding Student Award at the college's Annual…
Margaret Kostiew, of Kingston, N.H., was named this year's recipient of Northern Essex Community College's Outstanding Student Award at the college's Annual… 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 »
State Awards NECC $147,000 Grant for Workforce Training Program
Northern Essex Community College will receive $147,258 as part of a statewide initiative to create workforce training programs for adults looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they are awarding a total of $1.5 million… 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… Most Viewed Stories
- NECC Culinary Arts Program Welcomes New Coordinator
- Alumni Q&A: Meet Glenda Cancel '09
- Launch of Entrepreneurship Hub at NECC
- High Hopes for NECC Athletics in Pre and Post Seasons
- State Awards NECC $147,000 Grant for Workforce Training Program
- WHAV: Northern Essex Receives Grant to Train Unemployed and Underemployed in Health Fields
