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Psychology Grad will Transfer to Boston University
Most community college students are local, but not Sarah Donohoo, a 2019 psychology graduate, who came all the way from Sicily to attend Northern Essex. Donohoo was born in Boston but soon moved with her Italian mother and her Texan father…
Most community college students are local, but not Sarah Donohoo, a 2019 psychology graduate, who came all the way from Sicily to attend Northern Essex. Donohoo was born in Boston but soon moved with her Italian mother and her Texan father…
Psychology Grows on Groomer
Dog grooming proved to be fun and creative for Nicolette Barber, but her furry clients just weren’t providing her with the intellectual stimulation she…
Dog grooming proved to be fun and creative for Nicolette Barber, but her furry clients just weren’t providing her with the intellectual stimulation she…
Criminal Justice Student Receives Full Scholarship to UMass Boston
When Michael Mankarios immigrated to the United States from Egypt six years ago, he had $200 to his name, no connections, and an uncertain…
When Michael Mankarios immigrated to the United States from Egypt six years ago, he had $200 to his name, no connections, and an uncertain…
Decades in the Making Lawrence Man Earns Associate Degree
Luis Estevez says his nearly 28 years at Malden Mills helped him earn his associate degree in business management…
Haverhill Grad Transfers to UMass Lowell for Accounting
Peter Orfanos is no novice when it comes to time management. The Haverhill resident, who graduated from Northern Essex with his business transfer degree in May of 2019, managed three part-time…
Student Receives Support Following Tragedy
Even before she walked across the stage to accept her associate degree in public health Lucia Rondon had already been on…
Communications Student Finds a Fresh Start at NECC
Back in the spring of 2017, Alexis “Lexi” Fontaine found herself at a crossroads. Nearly two years into her education at a college in Connecticut, the Methuen resident had dreams of pursuing…
Back in the spring of 2017, Alexis “Lexi” Fontaine found herself at a crossroads. Nearly two years into her education at a college in Connecticut, the Methuen resident had dreams of pursuing…
NECC was the Answer all Along
Jannyl Fabian wanted to attend college…just not in Haverhill. So the 2016 Haverhill High…
NECC Alpha Beta Gamma Chapter Recognizes Business Students
Left to right are inductees to the Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Beta Gama: Louise Schafer of Atkinson, NH, Katie Lacroix of Plaistow, NH, Alyssa Ronca (student speaker) of Derry, NH, and Justine Janvrin of Seabrook,…
Left to right are inductees to the Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Beta Gama: Louise Schafer of Atkinson, NH, Katie Lacroix of Plaistow, NH, Alyssa Ronca (student speaker) of Derry, NH, and Justine Janvrin of Seabrook,…
An Eye for Style: Business Management Graduate Empowers Others through Fashion
When Aida Santana walks across the stage at commencement next month and receives her Associate Degree in Business Management, she’ll do so knowing that she has fulfilled her late mother’s final wish…
When Aida Santana walks across the stage at commencement next month and receives her Associate Degree in Business Management, she’ll do so knowing that she has fulfilled her late mother’s final wish… 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… 
