Veterans Services Coordinator Provides a Vital Link for Students  Each semester, dozens of local veterans enroll at Northern Essex Community College, ready to begin a new phase of life. And Veterans Services Coordinator Angela McCrillis is there to greet them. As a veteran herself, McCrillis has a deep understanding of…

Northern Essex to Welcome New Vice President of Human Resources Haverhill, MA (September 26, 2023) – Following an extensive search, Vivian Cavazzi has been selected as the next Northern Essex Community College Vice President of Human Resources. Vivian Cavazzi will be the next Northern Essex Community…

The Stories of Us: A New Perspective Inside the Classroom This article is part of a new, regular series called “The Stories of Us,” highlighting the justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work of Northern Essex Community College students, faculty, and staff.   Brian MacKenna-Rice and Lisa Fabbri-Lopez have helped people from…

Northern Essex Officer Among Police Academy Graduates There is always a palpable sense of joy with each Northern Essex Police Academy graduation. Student officers endured grueling physical training and tedious coursework for the previous six months. And it all culminates with this hourlong ceremony, full of pomp…

Longtime Faculty Member Begins New Role as Dean of Health Professions Haverhill, MA (July 19, 2023) – After more than two decades at Northern Essex Community College, Kathy Welch Hudson has a new role. She was selected as the new Dean of Health Professions earlier this summer and officially took on…

NECC Announces New Dean of Students  Haverhill, MA (July 12, 2023) – After a nationwide search, which yielded dozens of qualified candidates, Northern Essex Community College is pleased to welcome Jason Arey as the new dean of students. He will begin his new role on August…

Coach Named Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services for Transportation and Athletics By Dan Blair, Director of Athletics Haverhill, MA (April 20, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College Director of Athletics Dan Blair has announced the hiring of Darren Stratton to the newly created position of Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services for…

Employees Recognized for Years of Service Haverhill, MA (April 5, 2023)– More than 50 Northern Essex employees and retirees were honored for their years of service at the recent Employee Service Recognition Luncheon. Employees received each received a gift bag, while retirees received a clock engraved…

Northern Essex Welcomes New MassHire Executive Director Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 17, 2023)– After an extensive search, Northern Essex Community College is proud to welcome James Henderson as the new Executive Director of the MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center. James Henderson is…

NECC Faculty and Staff Nationally Recognized Haverhill, MA (February 9, 2023)–Two members of the Northern Essex Community College faculty and staff were recently named recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Awards for Excellence. This national honor recognizes outstanding faculty and staff…