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Remembering NECC President John R. Dimitry
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of former Northern Essex Community College President Dr. John Dimitry. In his 20 years as president, Dr. Dimitry led with compassion, tenacity, and a dedication to equity, which…
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NECC Students Help Local Preschoolers “Jumpstart” Their Education
Studies show that access to high-quality learning programs can increase kindergarten readiness – and have long-lasting, positive effects throughout a child’s life. Northern Essex Community College students are helping connect local children to those opportunities through the Jumpstart program. Jumpstart…
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Art Faculty Member Chosen for Solo Show at the Boston Sculptors Gallery
Northern Essex Community College adjunct art professor Dianne Pappas is the featured artist for an upcoming show at the Boston Sculptors Gallery. It's titled mini monuments and is described by the gallery as "constructed compositions of symbols, lines, tallies, maps,…
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CommonWealth Beacon: What higher ed leaders could learn from Project 2025
Lane Glenn, the president of Northern Essex Community College, says Project 2025, the blueprint for a second Donald Trump term, is full of unhinged ideas. But he says there are some truths worth considering.
“Hurricane Diane” Set to Land at Firehouse Center for the Arts
Haverhill, MA (August 19, 2024) – More than a year after it initially touched down, Northern Essex Community College Theater’s production of "Hurricane Diane" is still going strong. The multi-national award-winning show will be performed at Newburyport’s Firehouse Center for…
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Haverhill Gazette: Free community college has arrived – for some
Attending a community college such as Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill and Lawrence is now tuition- and fee-free for Massachusetts residents under the newly-created MassEducate program.
Video: Student Shares How Early College Set Him Up for Success
Roniel Jimenez is about to begin his first full semester of college at Northern Essex Community College. But he's no stranger to the school. While at Lawrence High School, Jimenez participated in Early College, taking classes at NECC alongside his…
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Eagle-Tribune: NECC golf tourney needs you!
The annual NECC Golf Tournament to benefit the 12 athletic programs at the school is being held on Monday, August 26 at Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill.
Courses Enhance Employee Skills and Community Connections
This past fall, a group of employees from CNA Stores enrolled in a Supervisory Skills course through the Center for Corporate and Community Education (CCCE) at Northern Essex Community College. As the course description states, they expected to explore all…
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