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Summer 2022 Dean’s List
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 23, 2022)- Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Summer 2022 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 23, 2022)- Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Summer 2022 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six…
NECC Alumnus Launches 3D Printing Company
For Jonathan Aguilar '18, it was a single Northern Essex Community College dual enrollment course that set him on the path to his dream career. The Lawrence High School graduate, curious…
For Jonathan Aguilar '18, it was a single Northern Essex Community College dual enrollment course that set him on the path to his dream career. The Lawrence High School graduate, curious…
Two Local Leaders Named to NECC Foundation Board
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (July 8, 2022) - The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board recently welcomed two local leaders with deep roots in the Merrimack Valley as its newest members. Francis…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (July 8, 2022) - The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board recently welcomed two local leaders with deep roots in the Merrimack Valley as its newest members. Francis…
Philosophy Major is the New Student Trustee
When Sarah Pachano of Lawrence learned she would be joining the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees as the newly student-elected representative, she got to work immediately. The philosophy major seized every opportunity to talk to fellow students and…
Breaking Barriers: An Alumna’s Path to CEO
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2022 edition of NECC's alumni magazine, alumnecc At 31 years old, Everett resident Liseth Velez ’15 is an award-winning business leader and veteran who has shattered many traditional barriers to become the successful…
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2022 edition of NECC's alumni magazine, alumnecc At 31 years old, Everett resident Liseth Velez ’15 is an award-winning business leader and veteran who has shattered many traditional barriers to become the successful…
Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (June 1, 2022)- Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Spring 2022 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (June 1, 2022)- Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Spring 2022 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six…
This CIS Grad Loved NECC’s Online Courses
Wilson McCormack attended college after graduating from Chelmsford High School in 2016, but it just wasn’t clicking. Unsure about what he wanted to…
Wilson McCormack attended college after graduating from Chelmsford High School in 2016, but it just wasn’t clicking. Unsure about what he wanted to…
From Community College to Ivy League
Five years ago, Andrew Cahaly '19 was a high school student taking dual enrollment courses through Northern Essex Community College. Today he is headed to a PhD program at Cornell University. Originally…
Five years ago, Andrew Cahaly '19 was a high school student taking dual enrollment courses through Northern Essex Community College. Today he is headed to a PhD program at Cornell University. Originally…
Nursing Grad Plans Career in Emergency Medicine
Nathan Samoisette of Georgetown, MA had been working in the medical field since graduating from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School in 2005, but he had never seriously considered continuing his…
Nathan Samoisette of Georgetown, MA had been working in the medical field since graduating from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School in 2005, but he had never seriously considered continuing his…
Mother and Daughter Graduate Together
Haverhill, MA (May 10, 2022) – When Eudania-Chucha Aquino of Lawrence was just 8 years old, she made a…
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Students Honored for Outstanding Semester
Nine standout Northern Essex Community College students were honored with Knight's Quest Awards for their hard work during the fall semester. The awards recognize students who showed exceptional commitment to their education. "Some students give a lot to NECC through… Faculty & Staff »
Adjunct Professor Nominated for “Honor Roll”
Haverhill, MA (December 17, 2024) – Longtime Northern Essex Community College adjunct faculty member David Rattigan is among several Massachusetts educators nominated to the Honor Roll for the Wasabi Fenway Bowl,… Campus & Community »
Top Stories of 2024
The year 2024 has been historic for Northern Essex Community College. We saw the advent of free community college, started exploring the creation of an innovative shared campus with Whittier Tech, celebrated our students and programs, and "hired" everyone's favorite… Programs »
Students Inducted to PTK Honor Society
Northern Essex Community College is proud to announce that 23 students were inducted into Beta Sigma Lambda, NECC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. PTK is the international honor society for two-year college students. Dozens of students, family,… Events »
Veterans Honored with Ceremony
Haverhill, MA (November 7, 2024) – Uncharacteristically warm weather provided a perfect backdrop as Northern Essex Community College faculty, staff, and students gathered on the Haverhill Campus to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the nation's veterans. The college's Veterans… 
