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Eight Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors
Haverhill, MA (August 6, 2021) - The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced that eight Northern Essex Community College student-athletes have earned All-Academic honors for the 2020-21 academic year. Tom Grassi of Windham, NH earned…
Haverhill, MA (August 6, 2021) - The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced that eight Northern Essex Community College student-athletes have earned All-Academic honors for the 2020-21 academic year. Tom Grassi of Windham, NH earned…
NECC Student Accepted into the Culinary Institute of America
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 4, 2021) - Timing is everything when it comes to cooking. That’s especially true for Lawrence’s Mercedes Rodriguez- both in the kitchen and in life. The Northern Essex Culinary Arts Certificate student was just accepted…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 4, 2021) - Timing is everything when it comes to cooking. That’s especially true for Lawrence’s Mercedes Rodriguez- both in the kitchen and in life. The Northern Essex Culinary Arts Certificate student was just accepted…
Academic Support Programs Prepared This Biology Graduate for Transfer
Rose Bellahalea ’18 was just shy of 20 years old when she made a drastic change. Until 2014, the Haverhill resident had been enrolled as a political science major at the University of…
Rose Bellahalea ’18 was just shy of 20 years old when she made a drastic change. Until 2014, the Haverhill resident had been enrolled as a political science major at the University of…
Graduate Finds Rewarding Career Thanks to NECC Internship Program
For Stephen O’Meara ’17, it wasn’t a matter of choosing a career path, but knowing how to get there. By the time he started exploring college courses, in 2015, the North Chelmsford…
For Stephen O’Meara ’17, it wasn’t a matter of choosing a career path, but knowing how to get there. By the time he started exploring college courses, in 2015, the North Chelmsford…
From First Generation College Student to PhD: Brenda Bond-Fortier ’89
In September of 1987, Brenda Bond-Fortier ’89 stepped onto the NECC’s Haverhill campus for the first time, unaware of the fact that doing so would open the doors to…
In September of 1987, Brenda Bond-Fortier ’89 stepped onto the NECC’s Haverhill campus for the first time, unaware of the fact that doing so would open the doors to…
Lawrence City Council Recognizes 2021 Biology Grad
2021 Northern Essex Community College Biology Graduate Mariel Bloise was in the spotlight on Tuesday, June 1, when she received honors for her academic success from the Lawrence City Council, which…
Human Services Major Will Be New Student Trustee
Human Services major Christina (Chrissy) Grace of Haverhill will join the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees as the newly student-elected representative. Grace graduated from high school…
Human Services major Christina (Chrissy) Grace of Haverhill will join the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees as the newly student-elected representative. Grace graduated from high school…
Q&A: NECC Journalism Grad Helen Helen Ubiñas, Recipient of AACC Outstanding Alumni Award
There are close to 1,100 community colleges in the U.S. and tens of millions of community…
There are close to 1,100 community colleges in the U.S. and tens of millions of community…
NECC Launched His Career as a Coach and Athletic Director
When Sercan Fenerci ’04, was 20 years old, he slipped a note under the office door of Darren Stratton,…
When Sercan Fenerci ’04, was 20 years old, he slipped a note under the office door of Darren Stratton,…
At 17, Identical Twins Have High School and College Degrees
The phrase "high-achieving students" seems inadequate to describe Sabine and Violette Smith of Groveland, 17-year-old identical twins who are…
The phrase "high-achieving students" seems inadequate to describe Sabine and Violette Smith of Groveland, 17-year-old identical twins who are… 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… 
