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New SGA President Hoping to Inspire Fellow Dominican Students
With 126,000 followers on TikTok and multiple press and media appearances sharing his experience with the MassReconnect program, Business Transfer student Pedro Rentas is a familiar face. Now, he plans to use that recognition to advocate for his fellow students…
With 126,000 followers on TikTok and multiple press and media appearances sharing his experience with the MassReconnect program, Business Transfer student Pedro Rentas is a familiar face. Now, he plans to use that recognition to advocate for his fellow students…
Alumni Q&A: Meet Sophie Rokosz ’21
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer II, Brooks Automation What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? I initially enrolled in two classes at NECC after I…
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer II, Brooks Automation What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? I initially enrolled in two classes at NECC after I…
NECC Student Literary Magazine Parnassus Wins National Award
Haverhill, MA (November 13, 2024) - The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, Parnassus, with a national Pacemaker Award. This makes Parnassus one of the top student collegiate magazines in the country, as this…
Haverhill, MA (November 13, 2024) - The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, Parnassus, with a national Pacemaker Award. This makes Parnassus one of the top student collegiate magazines in the country, as this…
International Students Represent 13 Different Countries
For students who grew up in surrounding towns, Northern Essex Community College was likely already a familiar name. Perhaps a friend or relative is an alumnus, or maybe they attended one of the many community events on the NECC Campuses.…
For students who grew up in surrounding towns, Northern Essex Community College was likely already a familiar name. Perhaps a friend or relative is an alumnus, or maybe they attended one of the many community events on the NECC Campuses.…
Men’s Soccer Team Heading to its First-Ever National Tournament
Haverhill, MA (November 3, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team, ranked sixth in the latest national poll, captured the program's first-ever Region 21 and Northeast District Championship on Sunday night with a 5-3 win over Quinsigamond…
Haverhill, MA (November 3, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team, ranked sixth in the latest national poll, captured the program's first-ever Region 21 and Northeast District Championship on Sunday night with a 5-3 win over Quinsigamond…
UMass welcomes first community college graduates to receive $10,000 Community College Advantage Scholarship
BOSTON – All four University of Massachusetts undergraduate campuses in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell this Fall welcomed 66 community college graduates who are the first to be awarded the UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship, a new two-year $10,000 scholarship…
BOSTON – All four University of Massachusetts undergraduate campuses in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell this Fall welcomed 66 community college graduates who are the first to be awarded the UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship, a new two-year $10,000 scholarship…
NECC Students Awarded Selective State Educators’ Scholarships
Haverhill, MA (October 15, 2024) – Two students from Northern Essex Community College were among just four students from across the state honored at this year’s Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA) Scholarship Awards in Worcester, MA. [caption id="attachment_28549" align="aligncenter"…
Haverhill, MA (October 15, 2024) – Two students from Northern Essex Community College were among just four students from across the state honored at this year’s Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA) Scholarship Awards in Worcester, MA. [caption id="attachment_28549" align="aligncenter"…
How I Spent My Summer
Though classes continue over the summer at Northern Essex Community College, many faculty and students opt to use that time to rest, reset, and work on other endeavors. Below is a sampling of how members of the NECC community spent…
Though classes continue over the summer at Northern Essex Community College, many faculty and students opt to use that time to rest, reset, and work on other endeavors. Below is a sampling of how members of the NECC community spent…
Summer 2024 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Summer 2024 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher…
Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Summer 2024 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher…
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…
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… Past articles by year
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MassReconnect Student Shares Passion for Community Engagement
Northern Essex Community College student caitlin little has only lived in Haverhill for a couple years. But in that time, she’s immersed herself in the local community. Initially hailing from Nebraska, little is a general studies major and a member… 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 »
Community Leaders Voice Optimism for New Whittier Tech High School and Local Cost-Sharing Arrangement
Just-released UMass Donahue Institute study recommends “collaborative shared campus model” in which WT and NECC share space and services. Representatives from Whittier Tech’s communities, including mayors, town managers, and city councilors and select board members, have expressed strong interest and…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 »
Giving Day is April 3!
Haverhill, MA (Mar 13, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College is preparing to host the fourth annual Giving Day on April 3, 2025. NECC’s Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising effort that aims to unite alumni, friends, staff, faculty, and… 
