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Eagle-Tribune: New dean at NECC comes with varied background
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.
NECC Knight to Attend Tufts University This Fall
It was in upstate New York, while playing summer baseball for the Elmira Pioneers, that Cooper Smith ’23 first heard about Northern Essex Community College. Several of his teammates, including fellow class of 2023 graduate Tristan Ciampa, were already enrolled…
It was in upstate New York, while playing summer baseball for the Elmira Pioneers, that Cooper Smith ’23 first heard about Northern Essex Community College. Several of his teammates, including fellow class of 2023 graduate Tristan Ciampa, were already enrolled…
Eagle-Tribune: Student trustee focuses on building community
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.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Names Arey as Next Dean of Students
Jason Arey joins Northern Essex Community College early next month as the new dean of students.
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…
Daily News: Pentucket Bank official joins NECC Foundation board
The Northern Essex Community College Foundation board recently welcomed new member Stacey Palovich, senior vice president and a senior banking official with Pentucket Bank.
Center for Adult Education Graduates Honored
Haverhill, MA (June 28, 2023) – Family and friends gathered on the Northern Essex Community College Haverhill Campus to celebrate loved ones who recently graduated from programs with the Center for Adult Education. The evening ceremony honored the more than…
WHAV: Pentucket Bank’s Palovich Joins Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board
Stacey Palovich recently joined the Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board, a nonprofit that raises money in support of the college and its students.
Event Celebrates NECC’s LGBTQIA+ Community and Allyship
“Allyship is about promise, not perfection.” Northern Essex Community College Chief Officer of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Francellis Quinones shared those words recently at the college’s inaugural “Celebrating Ourselves and Each Other” luncheon. The event, held on June 28 on the…
“Allyship is about promise, not perfection.” Northern Essex Community College Chief Officer of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Francellis Quinones shared those words recently at the college’s inaugural “Celebrating Ourselves and Each Other” luncheon. The event, held on June 28 on the…
Northern Essex Statement on Affirmative Action Ruling
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that race-based criteria can no longer be used as part of the admissions process. Community colleges like NECC pride themselves on being “open-door” institutions: we have always, and will always, admit and welcome…
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Student Trustee Focused on “Succeeding Together”
Born and raised in Ghana, 36-year-old Haverhill resident Hikma Tunteiya Mohammed may be a long way from home but says she feels like she is exactly where she is meant to be. The General Studies: Health Specialization major wants to… Faculty & Staff »
Alumni Magazine Wins Global Circle of Excellence Award
Northern Essex Community College is proud to share that the Fall '23 edition of its bi-annual alumni magazine, alumnecc, received a silver 2024 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The issue focused… Campus & Community »
Four New Members Join NECC Foundation Board
July 11, 2024 (Haverhill, MA) – The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board is pleased to welcome four new members. John Burcke of Portsmouth, NH is the President and Chief Lending Officer at Newburyport Bank. He has partnered… Programs »
Star Pitcher Jayden Voelker Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays
Haverhill, MA (July 15, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College sophomore right-hander Jayden Voelker (Coventry, RI) has been drafted in the 8th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. The Tampa Bay Rays selected Voelker as the 246th overall… Events »
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"… 
