NECC Observer

The student news website of Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill and Lawrence, Mass.


Spotlight on Professor Isabelle Gagne

Isabelle Gagne is a pyschology professor here at Northern Essex community college and she is a valuable part of the NECC community. Like most faculty, the COVID-19 pandemic has...
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PACE helps students succeed

Pathway to Academic and Career Excellence also known as PACE is a Student Support Services program funded by a TRiO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The PACE program...
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Center for Liberal Arts offers variety of services

The Center for Liberal Arts is the home for all the Liberal Arts students here at Northern Essex Community College. There are many students who fall under the umbrella of liberal...
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Fall registration begins soon

As spring begins to settle in and the semester mid-way done, it’s only appropriate to begin planning ahead what step to take for the academic year. Registration for the Summer...
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NECC turns to mask optional

Northern Essex President Lane Glenn announced on March 9, that the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges will be transitioning into mask optional environments. As of...
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The season of transferring

The end of the semester is nearing faster than you might expect, that also means the process of transferring is underway.  For many students the spring semester is when they...
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Psychology Program Coordinator Krista Titone shares her story

Fearless Krista Titone grew up in the suburbs of Hampstead, NH, an only child, raised by both her grandparents and father. As a child she felt safe, supported and loved by her...
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