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New Grad First Met NECC Faculty When They Visited the Dominican Republic
When Anthony Severino, 22, of Lawrence, was about 14 years old and a student at Liceo Cientifico Dr. Miguel Canela Lázaro, a prestigious public school in the Dominican Republic, members of Northern Essex Community College faculty visited the school on…
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…
Photo Roundup: 2023 Awards Convocation
Haverhill, MA (June 5, 2023) – 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 9th ceremony was held in the Northern Essex Sport…
Haverhill, MA (June 5, 2023) – 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 9th ceremony was held in the Northern Essex Sport…
NECC Celebrates 400 Early College Students
Haverhill, MA (June 5, 2023) – Four hundred and ten graduating seniors from 27 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…
He Started without a High School GPA, Now Has Two Degrees from NECC
Noah Rothgaber of Salem, New Hampshire, has big dreams, and they match his big heart and the big accomplishments he’s achieved at Northern Essex Community College. “My dream is to build the medical technology responsible for assisting surgeons in major…
Noah Rothgaber of Salem, New Hampshire, has big dreams, and they match his big heart and the big accomplishments he’s achieved at Northern Essex Community College. “My dream is to build the medical technology responsible for assisting surgeons in major…
Woburn Resident Receives Outstanding Student Award
The Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board is pleased to announce Woburn resident Franziska Hoene as the latest recipient of the Outstanding Student Award. The selective honor, granted annually to one graduating NECC student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment…
NECC Celebrates Class of 2023
Over 700 students are now part of the Northern Essex Community College alumni family. Four hundred of those students, along with their families and friends, gathered under the tent on the Haverhill Campus for the 61st annual Commencement Ceremony this…
Over 700 students are now part of the Northern Essex Community College alumni family. Four hundred of those students, along with their families and friends, gathered under the tent on the Haverhill Campus for the 61st annual Commencement Ceremony this…
Life has Come Full Circle for the 2023 Student Commencement Speaker
Ember Spera of Billerica has been selected as the student speaker for Northern Essex Community College's 61st Annual Commencement. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 13, at 11 am on the college's Haverhill Campus. Spera, whose pronouns are they/them…
Ember Spera of Billerica has been selected as the student speaker for Northern Essex Community College's 61st Annual Commencement. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 13, at 11 am on the college's Haverhill Campus. Spera, whose pronouns are they/them…
Kiss 108 Co-Host Will Be Featured Commencement Speaker
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 23, 2023)– Planning is underway for the 61st Annual Commencement Ceremony at Northern Essex Community College. The event will be held Saturday, May 13 at 11 am, on the Haverhill Campus. More than 400 students…
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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 »
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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 »
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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… 
