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Observer Editor Wins Outstanding Student Award
Kimberly Zappala, a resident of Haverhill and member of the Northern Essex Community College Class of 2024, has been named as this…
Kimberly Zappala, a resident of Haverhill and member of the Northern Essex Community College Class of 2024, has been named as this…
NECC to Hold Second Annual Impact Awards
Haverhill, MA (February 6, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the second annual Impact Awards. The following five outstanding community members will be…
The Legacy of Dr. John Santos: One Million Students Impacted
Dr. John Santos’ passion for experiential learning, sparked at NECC, led to the creation of a unique wilderness education program. This article originally appeared in the fall 2023 edition of alumnecc, NECC's bi-annual magazine for alumni and friends. Each year,…
Dr. John Santos’ passion for experiential learning, sparked at NECC, led to the creation of a unique wilderness education program. This article originally appeared in the fall 2023 edition of alumnecc, NECC's bi-annual magazine for alumni and friends. Each year,…
At the Cutting Edge: One Alum’s Journey from Construction to AI
Growing up, Salisbury resident Joseph Robinson ’10 envisioned a future of building homes and digging for clams. Both were occupations that he had been engaged with from an early age, and both seemed…
Growing up, Salisbury resident Joseph Robinson ’10 envisioned a future of building homes and digging for clams. Both were occupations that he had been engaged with from an early age, and both seemed…
NECC Alumni Magazine Wins CASE Award
Haverhill, MA (November 14, 2023) – The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is recognizing the Northern Essex Community College alumni magazine, alumnecc, with a prestigious “Best of District 1” award. The fall 2022 edition of the magazine…
Haverhill, MA (November 14, 2023) – The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is recognizing the Northern Essex Community College alumni magazine, alumnecc, with a prestigious “Best of District 1” award. The fall 2022 edition of the magazine…
NECC Alumna Obtains Dream Job as Forensic Scientist
For many, the concept of crime scene analysis is the stuff of TV. For Goffstown, NH resident Elizabeth Giroux '15, '18, it is everyday life. This summer, Giroux, a graduate…
For many, the concept of crime scene analysis is the stuff of TV. For Goffstown, NH resident Elizabeth Giroux '15, '18, it is everyday life. This summer, Giroux, a graduate…
NECC Alumni Board Welcomes Three New Members
Last month, the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board announced the induction of three new members: Sarah Pachano ’23, Raquel Quezada ’23, and Virgilio Velez ’05.…
Last month, the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board announced the induction of three new members: Sarah Pachano ’23, Raquel Quezada ’23, and Virgilio Velez ’05.…
NECC Knight to Attend Tufts University This Fall
It was in upstate New York, while playing summer baseball for the Elmira Pioneers, that Cooper Smith ’23 first heard about Northern Essex Community College. Several of his teammates, including fellow class of 2023 graduate Tristan Ciampa, were already enrolled…
It was in upstate New York, while playing summer baseball for the Elmira Pioneers, that Cooper Smith ’23 first heard about Northern Essex Community College. Several of his teammates, including fellow class of 2023 graduate Tristan Ciampa, were already enrolled…
The Power of Second Chances
This story originally appeared in the Spring '23 edition of alumnecc Magazine Nairoby Sanchez ’14 is a firm believer in second chances. While enrolled at Northern Essex, she overcame a tumultuous high school experience to become a standout student and…
Methuen Student Fought Through Hard Times to Discover Her Passion at NECC
Mya Rivera of Methuen has many qualities that contributed to her success as a recent Northern Essex Community College graduate: she's determined, she's a hard worker, and she isn't afraid to ask for help. But perhaps above all, she has…
Mya Rivera of Methuen has many qualities that contributed to her success as a recent Northern Essex Community College graduate: she's determined, she's a hard worker, and she isn't afraid to ask for help. But perhaps above all, she has… Past articles by year
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Change of Plans Leads to Change of Heart for Liberal Arts Major
When Ella Suchecki ’24 was a senior at Newburyport High School, she found herself with a tough decision to make. Her hard work and talent earned her acceptances at two selective schools: Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, and… Faculty & Staff »
Alumni Magazine Wins Global Circle of Excellence Award
Northern Essex Community College is proud to share that the Fall '23 edition of its bi-annual alumni magazine, alumnecc, received a silver 2024 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The issue focused… Campus & Community »
Home court advantage: A playbook for investing in athletics at community colleges
This viewpoint originally appeared in CC Daily on June 20, 2024. Written by Lane Glenn and Mike McCarthy. When the #3 nationally ranked Northern Essex Community College (NECC) men’s basketball team hosted the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 21…Programs »
Two Named to Honor Society’s All-Massachusetts Academic Team
Two Northern Essex Community College students, Samuel Kiguta Njubi of Lawrence and Haverhill’s Scott Silva, were named to the 2023/2024 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Massachusetts Academic Team based on outstanding academic achievement and exemplary student service. Njubi will graduate on May… Events »
Ceremony Honors NECC’s Early College Students
Haverhill, MA (May 16, 2024) – More than 500 graduating seniors from 22 local high schools earned college credits in addition to their high school diplomas this year as participants in Northern Essex Community College’s Early College Program. [caption id="attachment_28082"… 
