Observer Department: Campus Life


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An online course explores the importance of American Literature An online American Literature II course explores “a wide range of American literature from the Civil War to the present,” and studies a variety of themes, such as social justice, identity, and what it means to be an American, which are…


NECC student featured in Boston Globe Magazine

Monica Richard gives voice to brother’s story It began with the consumption of pork from a food vender that gave Lenine Sequeria a terrible headache that ultimately sent him to visit three different hospitals with health concerns. According to Globe Magazine, Sequeria lived in Cape Verde “where he worked as…


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Early College students from Lawrence High School set themselves up for success by planning ahead their academic futures.  At around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 31, 2024, 26 students from Lawrence High School filled the seats in Room L014 in the Dimitry building on the Northern Essex Community College Lawrence campus…

A woman smiles for a photo standing with a blue background


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Environmentalists find solutions towards global change This week on A Deep Dive Into The Classroom, environmentalists at Northern Essex Community College are piling into the seats in room E263 to study air pollution and its effect on the Earth. In order for the students to study the current “state of…

Professor Mark Reinhold writing on the blackboard


Career Fair offers valuable insights

On Oct. 1, students at the Haverhill campus had the privilege of attending the annual Career Fair.  This event featured a diverse array of employers from sectors such as health care, education, business, and technology, providing students with the chance to explore various career paths.  Students interested in fields like…


Deep dive into the classroom 1

Students and professors provide an exclusive behind the scenes look into their classrooms. Classes are back in full swing at Northern Essex Community College! The parking lots are packed, student success services and centers are helping students get settled into the fall semester and classrooms are full of in-depth discussions…

Professor Meredith Gunning is writing on the blackboard


Radiology Technology Club

The Radiology Technology club has been running and fundraising to help students raise money for their major for decades. Meetings occur once a month and the club hosts fundraising events throughout the school year. T he club is open to Radiology Technology majors and currently consists of 25 members. The…


MassReconnect student: Pedro Rentas

Pedro Rentas is a multi talented, visionary and aspiring chef with an eye for success. Rentas moved to the United States nine years ago from Dominican Republic, where he worked in TV and radio. He learned English, got married and became a citizen. He has worked in the banking industry…


Jammin’ at Spring Jam

On Wednesday April 17th, Northern Essex held its annual Spring Jam for students and faculty, with many activities and different events taking place on campus.   There was food, free giveaways, games, but most important for a lot of people, music.   If you were anywhere on the Haverhill Campus April…

Students play music in the quad on the Haverhill campus.


Enhancing accessibility on campus

Northern Essex Community College’s Haverhill Campus is a hub of academic and social activity, but for students with disabilities, navigating its spaces can sometimes present unexpected challenges.  While efforts are made to ensure accessibility, some students and faculty say recent incidents have highlighted the need for better communication and proactive…