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\"NECC<\/a>Bravo to NECCTheater on the fall production of\u201cAll in the Timing\u201d featuring alumni Samantha Wheatley \u201916 and Mirrorajah Metcalfe \u201925 and current students Naima Eve, Ben Swanney, and Devin Michaud. The play was co-directed by Associate Professor Brianne Beatrice and Wheatley.<\/p>\n

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\"Representatives<\/a>The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad (INDEX) and NECCsigned a new pledge expanding on the landmark agreement signed in 2024, making Northern Essex the first educational partner of INDEX in the United States.<\/p>\n

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\"Ad<\/a>It\u2019s a small world! This fall in NJ, the Dominican Republic\u2019s top two basketball teams faced off: Club Bameso, with former NECCmen\u2019s player Luis Reynoso, and Club Mauricio, coached by Jose Molina, father of NECCwomen\u2019s volleyball coach Yemayma Molina.<\/p>\n

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\"Screenshot<\/a>Alumna Andrea Vannett \u201925 was recently featured on WCVB Channel 5\u2019s Chronicle. She delivers groceries on her Harley Davidson trike for Lawrence non-profit Neighbors in Need.<\/p>\n

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\"NECCPresident<\/a>NECC President Lane Glenn and Sheriff Kevin Coppinger (right) attended a ceremony at the Middleton Jail and House of Correction recognizing inmates who have completed educational programs offered by Northern Essex. 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