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NECC Partner Receives $250,000 for State Workforce Development Initiative
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $7.4 million in workforce development grant funding for 16 initiatives across Massachusetts, including a partnership between Community Action, Inc., Haverhill and Northern Essex Community College. All of the initiatives to receive...
CommonWealth Beacon: Freedom of speech must remain sacred
Political disagreement should be settled at the ballot box or mediated through the legislative process, not forced by an assassin’s bullet, writes NECC President Lane Glenn.
Eagle-Tribune: Author Julia Alvarez inspires Lawrence audience
Dominican-American writer Julia Alvarez told a capacity crowd at Northern Essex Community College about our need to establish connections by telling and listening to each others’ stories.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
We’re proud to honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) with a slate of community events.
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Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
“More than 47% in our community college are Hispanic students, the majority are from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and now the president is also Dominican. This is a door that now is open for more people like me to continue an inclusive and diverse environment.” Meet Pedro
Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez
“We work out in the field. And we learn that anybody can talk about this, but this is about behavior and what are you doing about it?” reflects MacKenna-Rice. “Let’s not just pretend it’s a philosophy book. Let’s understand it’s about life and human beings.” Meet Lisa & Brian
Caitlin Little, ’25-26 Newman Civic Fellow
“As a Newman Civic Fellow, I look forward to growing within a network of changemakers— sharing strategies, amplifying each other’s work, and continuing to ask hard questions about justice, power, and possibility. I want to be the kind of leader who doesn’t just open doors but holds them open for others.” Meet Caitlin
