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More than half of NECC Students Voted in 2016
Northern Essex Community College students are voting in numbers higher than their peers at community colleges and public and private colleges and universities, according a recent study conducted by the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education at Tufts University. More…
Northern Essex Community College students are voting in numbers higher than their peers at community colleges and public and private colleges and universities, according a recent study conducted by the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education at Tufts University. More…
Bradford Woman Earns NECC Scholarships
Health issues in her early teens may have interrupted Courtney Morin’s high school education, but she isn’t letting anything interfere with her Northern Essex…
Health issues in her early teens may have interrupted Courtney Morin’s high school education, but she isn’t letting anything interfere with her Northern Essex…
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… 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… 
