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Fall 2014 Dean’s List Announced
Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic affairs, Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of students to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 term. To be included, students must attain a grade point average of…
NECC Offered Affordability and Transfer for North Andover Man
For Lucas Lombardo, Northern Essex helped him find his academic direction and prepared him to continue to pursue it as a transfer student at Boston University — all while staying…
For Lucas Lombardo, Northern Essex helped him find his academic direction and prepared him to continue to pursue it as a transfer student at Boston University — all while staying…
Single Mom Turns to NECC for Career in Sleep Technology
When Jennifer Canfield learned she was going to be a mom, she began looking for a career she could train for quickly and earn a decent income. She found it in…
When Jennifer Canfield learned she was going to be a mom, she began looking for a career she could train for quickly and earn a decent income. She found it in…
NECC Provides Foundation for Successful Transfer
Nairoby Sanchez knew when she enrolled at Northern Essex that it would be the first step on her journey to earning a four-year degree. The Haverhill resident was looking for…
Nairoby Sanchez knew when she enrolled at Northern Essex that it would be the first step on her journey to earning a four-year degree. The Haverhill resident was looking for…
Tutoring Center Helps Lawrence Man Succeed
Carlos Vasquez says he received academic support from many areas of Northern Essex not the least of which was the tutoring center. The 30-year-old Lawrence resident has been a steady…
Lawrence Veteran Finds Full College Experience at NECC
When Justin Merced of Lawrence enrolled at Northern Essex, he was interested in the academics, of course, but he also was looking…
When Justin Merced of Lawrence enrolled at Northern Essex, he was interested in the academics, of course, but he also was looking…
Internship Program Expands at NECC
In just two semesters Northern Essex Community College’s internship program has nearly doubled in size. The…
In just two semesters Northern Essex Community College’s internship program has nearly doubled in size. The…
NECC Great First Step on Road to Bachelor’s Degree
After starting at Northern Essex and then attending another local college, Allison Brody returned to NECC and hit her stride in the Radiologic Technology Program. “Northern Essex was close to…
After starting at Northern Essex and then attending another local college, Allison Brody returned to NECC and hit her stride in the Radiologic Technology Program. “Northern Essex was close to…
iHealth@NECC Certificate Programs Prepare Methuen Woman for Career
Lindsey Santiago was looking for a college program that would quickly prepare her for the workforce. She found it in Northern Essex’s Medical Billing Certificate Program through iHealth@NECC. (more…)
Lindsey Santiago was looking for a college program that would quickly prepare her for the workforce. She found it in Northern Essex’s Medical Billing Certificate Program through iHealth@NECC. (more…)
Lawrence Woman Lands Career in Health Care
Lawrence resident Elizabeth Pena knew she wanted a career in the health care field, so she turned to Northern Essex. “Because I live in Lawrence, I always…
Lawrence resident Elizabeth Pena knew she wanted a career in the health care field, so she turned to Northern Essex. “Because I live in Lawrence, I always… 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
- Launch of Entrepreneurship Hub at NECC
- Alumni Q&A: Meet Glenda Cancel '09
- 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
- Haverhill Gazette: NECC student lands Amesbury job
