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State House News Service: Northern Essex Prepares for MassReconnect Program
August 14, 2023 – 2:49 pm
With the signing of the state budget this week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey fulfilled one of her major campaign promises: free community college for the Commonwealth’s adults ages 25 and over. 
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Begins Free Classes for Those Eligible Under MassReconnect
August 14, 2023 – 2:47 pm
Northern Essex Community College is ready to provide free courses to eligible students this fall now that the new state budget is in effect.
Daily News: NECC faculty member becomes dean of health professions
July 20, 2023 – 1:30 pm
After more than two decades at Northern Essex Community College, Kathy Welch Hudson has a new role. She is the new dean of health professions.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Names Hudson Dean of Health Professions
July 20, 2023 – 1:28 pm
Kathy Welch Hudson is the new dean of health professions at Northern Essex Community College. Hudson has served in the job on an interim basis since last August.
WHAV: Seven Northern Essex Community College Athletes are NJCAA All-Academic Scholars
July 18, 2023 – 5:42 pm
Seven student-athletes across four sports at Northern Essex Community College were recognized as NJCAA All-Academic scholars Monday.
Daily News: Northern Essex names new dean of students
July 18, 2023 – 5:40 pm
After a nationwide search, Northern Essex Community College announced Jason Arey was hired as its new dean of students. He begins his new role Aug. 2.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Names Arey as Next Dean of Students; Begins Aug. 2
July 14, 2023 – 3:04 pm
Jason Arey joins Northern Essex Community College early next month as the new dean of students.
Dorchester Reporter: Dot, Mattapan baseball duo led Northern Essex CC in national championship play
July 14, 2023 – 2:25 pm
A Dorchester and Mattapan duo helped power the Northern Essex Community College (NECC) baseball team to an appearance in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) World Series last month and a third-place finish nationwide.
Eagle-Tribune: New dean at NECC comes with varied background
July 14, 2023 – 2:07 pm
North Essex Community College will have a new face on campus this school year, and it’s not an incoming freshman. Jason Arey, chosen after a nationwide search, will start as the new dean of students on Aug. 2.
Eagle-Tribune: Student trustee focuses on building community
July 13, 2023 – 2:10 pm
Zeke Vasquez would go to classes for his psychology major at Northern Essex Community College and then return home to Methuen. A fateful encounter with a Student Government Association member, however, showed him the importance of student advocacy.

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