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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…
Community Leader in Respiratory Care Wins NECC Outstanding Alumni Award
Jason Moury, of Winchendon, Mass., was named this year's recipient of Northern Essex Community…
Jason Moury, of Winchendon, Mass., was named this year's recipient of Northern Essex Community… Past articles by year
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Psychology Graduate Found Community Through the PACE Program
For psychology major Izaiah Igartua Rivera, coming to Northern Essex Community College following high school felt like a natural next step. His older sisters attended NECC before continuing their education, and the Haverhill native saw an opportunity to stay close… Faculty & Staff »
Professor Houle Brings Creativity and Environmental Stewardship Together at a Bus Stop Near You
As Earth Month invites reflection on our relationship with the natural world, NECC Art & Design Professor and local public artist Jenn Houle is transforming an everyday experience—waiting for the bus—into an opportunity for wonder, learning, and connection. Houle is… Campus & Community »
NECC Receives $1million to Develop Heat Pump and HVAC Training
Northern Essex Community College is one of the state’s 13 community colleges participating in the Mass Clean Energy Center’s (MassCEC) new Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network. This week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $13 million in awards for… Programs »
How One NECC Student Found His Calling in Nursing
In recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), NECC is proud to spotlight the students, faculty, and healthcare professional who make up the backbone of our nursing program. The following article highlights the personal journey of one NECC Nursing student,… Events »
NECC Theater Presents “Angels in America”
Haverhill, MA (April 9, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College Theater is proud to present this spring's production, "Angels in America," by Tony Kushner. The show will be performed April 30- May 3 at the Chester H. Hawrylciw Theater in… 
