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UMass welcomes first community college graduates to receive $10,000 Community College Advantage Scholarship
BOSTON – All four University of Massachusetts undergraduate campuses in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell this Fall welcomed 66 community college graduates who are the first to be awarded the UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship, a new two-year $10,000 scholarship…
BOSTON – All four University of Massachusetts undergraduate campuses in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell this Fall welcomed 66 community college graduates who are the first to be awarded the UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship, a new two-year $10,000 scholarship…
A Great #WeekAtNECC
The week of October 6 was anything but ordinary at Northern Essex Community College. And we have the pictures to prove it! We (the Marketing Communications Department) brought back our special photo project, asking faculty, staff, and students to submit…
The week of October 6 was anything but ordinary at Northern Essex Community College. And we have the pictures to prove it! We (the Marketing Communications Department) brought back our special photo project, asking faculty, staff, and students to submit…
Board of Trustees October 2024 Update
Haverhill, MA (October 2, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met on the Haverhill Campus on Wednesday, October 2. The meeting included updates on MassEducate, the exploration of a shared campus model for NECC and Whittier…
Haverhill, MA (October 2, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met on the Haverhill Campus on Wednesday, October 2. The meeting included updates on MassEducate, the exploration of a shared campus model for NECC and Whittier…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Free Community College Programs
Framingham, MA (October 2, 2024) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration, state legislators, local officials, and educators gathered this week to celebrate free…
Framingham, MA (October 2, 2024) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration, state legislators, local officials, and educators gathered this week to celebrate free…
Alumni, Staff Among Top 100 Latino Leaders in MA
Haverhill, MA (September 30, 2024) – Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College alumni and staff named to Amplify LatinX's list of top 100 Latino leaders in Massachusetts. Amplify LatinX is a "non-partisan, collaborative non-profit with the mission of advancing…
Haverhill, MA (September 30, 2024) – Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College alumni and staff named to Amplify LatinX's list of top 100 Latino leaders in Massachusetts. Amplify LatinX is a "non-partisan, collaborative non-profit with the mission of advancing…
Former Trustee Joins NECC Foundation Board
Haverhill, MA (September 26, 2024) – Former Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees Vice Chair Marianne Paley Nadel is now the newest member of the NECC Foundation Board. Paley Nadel is deeply involved in the city of Lawrence and…
Haverhill, MA (September 26, 2024) – Former Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees Vice Chair Marianne Paley Nadel is now the newest member of the NECC Foundation Board. Paley Nadel is deeply involved in the city of Lawrence and…
Public Listening Sessions for Whittier Tech/NECC Shared Campus
In April 2024, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced initial steps to explore a shared campus model for Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. The…
In April 2024, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced initial steps to explore a shared campus model for Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. The…
Board of Trustees September 2024 Update
Haverhill, MA (September 4, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met for the first time of the '24/25 academic year on the Haverhill Campus. The meeting included introducing the newest board member, Hikma Tunteiya Mohammed. Mohammed…
Haverhill, MA (September 4, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met for the first time of the '24/25 academic year on the Haverhill Campus. The meeting included introducing the newest board member, Hikma Tunteiya Mohammed. Mohammed…
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…
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…
“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…
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… Past articles by year
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Alumni Q&A: Meet Sarah Tavitian ’19
Occupation: Small Business Developer, NewVue Communities What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? When I graduated from Haverhill High School, I did not… Faculty & Staff »
Here to Help: Familiar Faces Greet Students on the Lawrence Campus
This story originally appeared in the fall 2024 edition of alumnecc, the alumni magazine of Northern Essex Community College. 45,000. That’s how many hours- give or take- the women behind the Welcome Express desk on the Lawrence Campus have spent… Campus & Community »
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… 
