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Graduate Plans to Help Teens Map Out Their Futures
Like many people, Josh Buffum, 23, of Haverhill, was on a different life trajectory before the pandemic. Although he studied plumbing at Whittier Tech, he found that working in that field wasn’t his true passion. “Once COVID hit, I realized…
Like many people, Josh Buffum, 23, of Haverhill, was on a different life trajectory before the pandemic. Although he studied plumbing at Whittier Tech, he found that working in that field wasn’t his true passion. “Once COVID hit, I realized…
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"…
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"…
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 Celebrates the Class of 2024
Haverhill, MA (May 18, 2024) – Mother Nature must be a fan of Northern Essex Community College’s class of 2024. The rain held off just long enough for a dry 62nd Annual Commencement ceremony on the Haverhill Campus. More than…
Students Honored at Awards Convocation
Haverhill, MA (May 16, 2024) – Graduating Northern Essex Community College students were honored for their achievements inside and outside of the classroom at this year’s annual Awards Convocation. The May 14th ceremony was held in the Northern Essex Sport…
Haverhill, MA (May 16, 2024) – Graduating Northern Essex Community College students were honored for their achievements inside and outside of the classroom at this year’s annual Awards Convocation. The May 14th ceremony was held in the Northern Essex Sport…
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…
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…
From Early College Promise Scholar to 2024 Student Commencement Speaker
Akira Matos of Haverhill will be the featured student speaker for the 62nd annual commencement exercises at Northern Essex Community College. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 18, on the Haverhill Campus at 11 am. …
Akira Matos of Haverhill will be the featured student speaker for the 62nd annual commencement exercises at Northern Essex Community College. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 18, on the Haverhill Campus at 11 am. …
NECC Announces Plans for 2024 Commencement, Including the Featured Speaker
Haverhill, MA (March 6, 2024)—Planning for the 62nd annual Commencement Ceremony at Northern Essex Community College is underway. The event will be held on the Haverhill Campus on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. More than 400 students and their…
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Students Honored for Outstanding Semester
Nine standout Northern Essex Community College students were honored with Knight's Quest Awards for their hard work during the fall semester. The awards recognize students who showed exceptional commitment to their education. "Some students give a lot to NECC through… Faculty & Staff »
Adjunct Professor Nominated for “Honor Roll”
Haverhill, MA (December 17, 2024) – Longtime Northern Essex Community College adjunct faculty member David Rattigan is among several Massachusetts educators nominated to the Honor Roll for the Wasabi Fenway Bowl,… Campus & Community »
Top Stories of 2024
The year 2024 has been historic for Northern Essex Community College. We saw the advent of free community college, started exploring the creation of an innovative shared campus with Whittier Tech, celebrated our students and programs, and "hired" everyone's favorite… Programs »
Students Inducted to PTK Honor Society
Northern Essex Community College is proud to announce that 23 students were inducted into Beta Sigma Lambda, NECC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. PTK is the international honor society for two-year college students. Dozens of students, family,… Events »
Veterans Honored with Ceremony
Haverhill, MA (November 7, 2024) – Uncharacteristically warm weather provided a perfect backdrop as Northern Essex Community College faculty, staff, and students gathered on the Haverhill Campus to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the nation's veterans. The college's Veterans… 
