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Nursing is Her Calling
Allison Belisle of Haverhill always had an interest in nursing, but it took some time for her to realize it was truly her calling. After graduating from Haverhill High School in 2009, Allison…
Allison Belisle of Haverhill always had an interest in nursing, but it took some time for her to realize it was truly her calling. After graduating from Haverhill High School in 2009, Allison…
Involvement in Student Activities Leads to Success at NECC and Beyond
Participating in everything from the Top Notch Players theater group to the Student Senate and the basketball team, Grant Bellino‘s involvement on the campus earned him the nickname Mr. NECC. Through…
Participating in everything from the Top Notch Players theater group to the Student Senate and the basketball team, Grant Bellino‘s involvement on the campus earned him the nickname Mr. NECC. Through…
Lawrence Man Receives College Scholarship
Electrician Carlos Vilar is so intent on earning a college degree that he willingly uses…
Bachelor Completion Program at NECC Makes Transfer Easy
As someone who didn’t particularly enjoy high school, David Arivella of Haverhill wasn’t looking forward to signing up for even more years of education. It took a little…
As someone who didn’t particularly enjoy high school, David Arivella of Haverhill wasn’t looking forward to signing up for even more years of education. It took a little…
NECC Helps Make Lawrence Man’s Dream a Reality
When Maireny Rodriguez moved to Lawrence from the Dominican Republic he was 18, couldn’t speak English, but dreamed of becoming an engineer. Maireny credits NECC’s support services with helping him achieve that…
Recent NECC Grad Heads to UMass Boston with Full Scholarship
Klinbert Garcia expects to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from UMass Boston and very little debt, thanks to his decision to start at Northern Essex Community College. A 2014 graduate…
Klinbert Garcia expects to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from UMass Boston and very little debt, thanks to his decision to start at Northern Essex Community College. A 2014 graduate…
Methuen Mom Makes Demanding Schedule Look Easy
The only thing more impressive than Karina Calderon’s schedule is her persistence and work ethic. The 35-year-old Methuen woman credits Northern Essex with helping her strike…
NECC Education Helps Methuen Woman Land Dream Career
Even before Sheri Carter earned her associate degree from Northern Essex, her education was already working for her. She went from having a job to having a career. The 46-year-old…
Even before Sheri Carter earned her associate degree from Northern Essex, her education was already working for her. She went from having a job to having a career. The 46-year-old…
Easy Transferring will Make Bachelor’s Degree Possible
Crisleidy Paula of Lawrence attributes the direction of her education, as well as her life, to the time she spent being bounced from place to place from a very young age,…
Finding the Perfect Career
For much of his 20s, Andrew Milton of Salisbury grappled with the same question that so many people his age struggle to answer: "What do I want to do with my life?"…
For much of his 20s, Andrew Milton of Salisbury grappled with the same question that so many people his age struggle to answer: "What do I want to do with my life?"… Past articles by year
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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"… 
