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The Legacy of Dr. John Santos: One Million Students Impacted
Dr. John Santos’ passion for experiential learning, sparked at NECC, led to the creation of a unique wilderness education program. This article originally appeared in the fall 2023 edition of alumnecc, NECC's bi-annual magazine for alumni and friends. Each year,…
Dr. John Santos’ passion for experiential learning, sparked at NECC, led to the creation of a unique wilderness education program. This article originally appeared in the fall 2023 edition of alumnecc, NECC's bi-annual magazine for alumni and friends. Each year,…
Fall 2023 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Fall 2023 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3…
At the Cutting Edge: One Alum’s Journey from Construction to AI
Growing up, Salisbury resident Joseph Robinson ’10 envisioned a future of building homes and digging for clams. Both were occupations that he had been engaged with from an early age, and both seemed…
Growing up, Salisbury resident Joseph Robinson ’10 envisioned a future of building homes and digging for clams. Both were occupations that he had been engaged with from an early age, and both seemed…
NECC Alumna Obtains Dream Job as Forensic Scientist
For many, the concept of crime scene analysis is the stuff of TV. For Goffstown, NH resident Elizabeth Giroux '15, '18, it is everyday life. This summer, Giroux, a graduate…
For many, the concept of crime scene analysis is the stuff of TV. For Goffstown, NH resident Elizabeth Giroux '15, '18, it is everyday life. This summer, Giroux, a graduate…
TikTok Creator Influencing His Community to Try MassReconnect
Getting to know Northern Essex Community College Business Transfer student Pedro Rentas is like peeling an onion. Each layer reveals another fascinating tidbit of his life. The onion metaphor is especially apt considering his cooking TikToks have earned him more…
Two Northern Essex Students Receive State Educators’ Scholarship
Two students from Northern Essex Community College were among just six students from across the state honored at this year’s Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA) Scholarship Awards in Falmouth, MA. Recipients Anthony Severino and Maria “Ampa” Cubias are both involved…
The Stories of Us: Creating Community Through Student Leadership
This article is part of a regular series called “The Stories of Us,” highlighting the justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work of Northern Essex Community College students, faculty, and staff. Northern Essex Community College student Elijah Antunes is the kind…
Summer 2023 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Summer 2023 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six or more credits within the term, and…
NECC Alumni Board Welcomes Three New Members
Last month, the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board announced the induction of three new members: Sarah Pachano ’23, Raquel Quezada ’23, and Virgilio Velez ’05.…
Last month, the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board announced the induction of three new members: Sarah Pachano ’23, Raquel Quezada ’23, and Virgilio Velez ’05.…
Early College Student Finds Place and Passion on NECC’s Accessible Media Team
By Alexandra Pecci DJ Chase of Boxford, MA, is passionate about digital accessibility, and they’ve found the key to that passion through Northern Essex Community College’s early college program, both for themselves and for others. Early…
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Internship Leads to Job Created for NECC Student
A love of numbers runs in the family for Northern Essex Community College accounting student Nicholas Gilmore. His mother works as an accountant, but he didn’t necessarily intend to follow in her footsteps. Following graduation from Austin Preparatory School in… Faculty & Staff »
Eighteen NECC Professors Transform Courses with AI and Open Educational Resources
Haverhill, MA (August 4, 2025) — Over the summer, 18 Northern Essex Community College faculty members have been working to expand student access to free, relevant textbooks and course materials. Those materials are known as Open Educational Resources (OER), and… 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 »
NECC Awarded $250,000 Grant to Support New Degree Program
Haverhill, MA (October 21, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College is proud to be one of the recipients of this year’s Skills Capital grants, as announced by The Healey-Driscoll Administration this week. The college will receive $250,000 in support of… 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… 
