Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Zeke Vasquez would go to classes for his psychology major at Northern Essex Community College and then return home to Methuen. A fateful encounter with a Student Government Association member, however, showed him the importance …
Jason Arey joins Northern Essex Community College early next month as the new dean of students.
Haverhill, MA (July 12, 2023) – After a nationwide search, which yielded dozens of qualified candidates, Northern Essex Community College is pleased to welcome Jason Arey as the new dean of students. He will begin …
The Northern Essex Community College Foundation board recently welcomed new member Stacey Palovich, senior vice president and a senior banking official with Pentucket Bank.
Haverhill, MA (June 28, 2023) – Family and friends gathered on the Northern Essex Community College Haverhill Campus to celebrate loved ones who recently graduated from programs with the Center for Adult Education. The evening …
Stacey Palovich recently joined the Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board, a nonprofit that raises money in support of the college and its students.
“Allyship is about promise, not perfection.”
Northern Essex Community College Chief Officer of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Francellis Quinones shared those words recently at the college’s inaugural “Celebrating Ourselves and Each Other” luncheon. The event, held on …
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that race-based criteria can no longer be used as part of the admissions process.
Community colleges like NECC pride themselves on being “open-door” institutions: we have always, and will …
Charlotte, NC (June 26, 2023) – The National Junior College Athletic Association has named Northern Essex Community College sophomore Jairo Vasquez of Lawrence as the NJCAA Division III National Pitcher of the Year. Vazquez is …
The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board is pleased to welcome new member Stacey Palovich, SVP, Senior Banking Officer with Pentucket Bank. Northern Essex and Pentucket Bank have a long-standing partnership rooted in a mutual …
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