Articles by: Sarah Comiskey
Alumnus Ivan Soto ’14, a member of the Lawrence, MA Police Department, was on duty the afternoon of September 13, 2018, when he received the shattering news from his wife: his house was engulfed in …
Bradford resident Brian Mohika, CEO of CathWear, has been named to the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board. His appointment was voted upon unanimously at the Board’s March 20 meeting.
Originally from Lawrence, Mohika graduated from …
Members of the public are invited to attend a free screening and discussion session with Alexander Maggio, producer of the hit CBS television series “Madam Secretary,” on Wednesday, April 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 …
Setting your sights on vacation can be hard when high costs come in to play — but traveling the world doesn’t have to break the bank.
Equipped with the right tips and tools, you can potentially …
When you hear the word “radioactivity,” you might be most inclined to think about nuclear power plants. But did you know that radioactive materials can be found in everyday products, from smoke detectors to table …
NECC Professor Lizzie Casanave will present on the Science of Happiness at local libraries in March, Optimism Month.
Anyone interested in health topics, or in learning more about the health programs offered at Northern Essex Community College, is invited to attend the college’s spring Health and Wellness Fair on Monday, March 25 from …
If dreary winter days have you craving sunny weather, Northern Essex Community College might just have the solution for you.
On Saturday, February 16, Chemistry Professor Michael Cross will present “The Science of Sunshine,” a lively …
Do you have a sweet-tooth for chocolate but worry about its side effects? Professor Michael Cross is here to ease your concerns.
Despite the potential side effects of over-indulging, chocolate consumption actually comes with a wide …
Think you know a lot about the physical world around you? Two upcoming scientific lectures, offered through the Northern Essex Community College’s Speakers Bureau, will aim to challenge that.
On Thursday, January 31 at 7 p.m., …
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Board of Trustees February 2025 Update
Haverhill, MA (February 5, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees gathered for its first meeting of 2025 on the Haverhill Campus earlier this month. The meeting included details of a new partnership that will benefit students,… Programs »
Grant Award to Create First-of-its-Kind Classroom Support Specialist Program
Haverhill, MA (January 27, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College is the recipient of a new, $170,000 grant from The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, to create a Classroom Support Specialist Program. The program is designed to “increase college… Events »
NECC Celebrates Black History Month
Since 1976, February has been a global celebration of Black History Month. At Northern Essex Community College, students and faculty are devoting time to celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. They are hosting a variety of… 
