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NECC Spends Summer Transitioning to Online Delivery
In mid-June, well before most colleges and universities, Northern Essex Community College announced that…
Join Us for NECC’s Virtual Commencement on August 8
On Saturday, August 8 at 11 am, Northern Essex Community College will host…
On Saturday, August 8 at 11 am, Northern Essex Community College will host…
Married Couple Graduate from Nursing School Together
Amanda Assenza and her wife Jennifer of Wilmington, MA have a lot to celebrate…
Amanda Assenza and her wife Jennifer of Wilmington, MA have a lot to celebrate…
NECC Now Registering for Fall
Northern Essex Community College is offering close to 300 credit courses this fall semester, which begins September 9, 2020, and 90 percent…
Northern Essex Community College is offering close to 300 credit courses this fall semester, which begins September 9, 2020, and 90 percent…
NECC Announces Return to Athletics Plan for Fall
The Northern Essex Community College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce its plans for returning to intercollegiate practice and competition…
The Northern Essex Community College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce its plans for returning to intercollegiate practice and competition…
First Lawrence Promise Grad is Transferring from NECC to BU or UMass Amherst
Emeli Diaz, a 2019 Lawrence High School (LHS) grad, took college biology as a junior in high school, and…
Emeli Diaz, a 2019 Lawrence High School (LHS) grad, took college biology as a junior in high school, and…
NECC Class of 2020 Picks Up Diplomas and Celebration Packages
Three-hundred Northern Essex Community College 2020 graduates came to the Haverhill Campus on Monday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 5…
Three-hundred Northern Essex Community College 2020 graduates came to the Haverhill Campus on Monday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 5…
Future Nurse is New Student Trustee at NECC
An Amesbury woman, who works full time and is the single parent to four children, 12 and under, is the new student-elected member of…
An Amesbury woman, who works full time and is the single parent to four children, 12 and under, is the new student-elected member of…
Lawrence Public Health Major Chosen as NECC’s Student Speaker
Public Health Major Rosanna Lara has had more than her share of challenges while pursuing her education, and she hopes that…
NECC Nursing Program Celebrates 50 Years
This May marks fifty years since the first class graduated from Northern Essex’s Associate Degree in Nursing Program. Since that first class, our graduates, now…
This May marks fifty years since the first class graduated from Northern Essex’s Associate Degree in Nursing Program. Since that first class, our graduates, now… 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… 
