Spring 2025 Dean’s List Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Spring 2025 Dean's List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six or more credits within the term, and…

From NECC to the Ivy League Good grades didn’t always come easily for Victor Van, ’25 of Haverhill. As a student at Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, an undiagnosed sleep disorder made concentrating in the classroom nearly impossible. “I used to go to classes every…

Northern Essex Graduate Awarded Full Scholarship to UMass Boston Nate Hutchings, a business transfer student, is the latest Northern Essex student to be awarded the prestigious Foster Furcolo Scholarship, a full-tuition transfer award to UMass Boston. This scholarship is granted annually to one graduating student from each of Massachusetts'…

Two Student Leaders Receive Outstanding Graduating Student Award The Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board has announced two high honors graduates, Lana Viola and caitlin little, both of…

Students Honored at 2025 Awards Convocation Graduating Northern Essex Community College students were honored for their achievements inside and outside the classroom at this year’s annual Awards Convocation. The May 12th ceremony was held in the Northern Essex Sport and Fitness Center on the Haverhill Campus.…

Two 2025 Graduates Named to PTK All-Massachusetts Academic Team Boston, MA (May 9, 2025) — The Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges recognizes two Northern Essex Community College students for outstanding academic achievement and exemplary student service. They selected Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo and Daniela Valdivia-Terres for the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa…

2025 Student Commencement Speaker Found NECC on his Journey Back to Health  College wasn't always part of the plan for Michael McDougal of Haverhill. Despite being smart and naturally curious, the rigors of high school didn’t suit his learning style. At 16 years old, he dropped out, opting instead to get his…

Alumni Q&A: Meet Katie Cook Occupation: President and CEO of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? Right after high school,…

Student Spotlight: Finding Community at NECC For many students, the decision on where to pursue higher education can be a daunting one. However, for one Northern Essex Community College student, the choice was clear. Growing up in the Lawrence and Methuen area, Mary Hopwood expressed how…

Student Journalists Win Awards for NECC Observer Portland, ME (March 29, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better Newspaper competition. Shaun Hood of…