NECC Observer

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


Eight tips from Career Services for NECC graduates

By        April 28, 2023 Photo courtesy of Career Services Congratulations soon-to-be NECC graduates! You have accomplished a great deal in your NECC journey – taking courses during the pandemic and...
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Students and faculty opposed to removal of student resources coordinator position

By        April 26, 2023 College administrators have proposed eliminating the position of Civic Engagement, Service-Learning, and Community Resources Coordinator. Since 2015, working on developing plans...
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SMART meals available for free on campus

By        April 7, 2023 The NECC food programs are partnering with Food For Free, a wonderful organization dedicated to reducing food waste and supporting local meal programs, to bring students free...
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NECC hit by cyberattack

By        March 10, 2023 Students, faculty and staff are trying to get back on track after Northern Essex Community College was hit by an apparent cyberattack, which led to canceled classes and outages...
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A second half surge fuels a 98-63 win, NECC men’s basketball advances to semi-finals

By        March 10, 2023 A second half surge fuels a 98-63 win, advance to semi-finals  In the quarterfinals of the region 21 East district playoff tournament The Knights took down Rhode Island Community...
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Honors students awarded scholarships

By        February 21, 2023 Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize the accomplishments of five honors students. Emily Ellis, Scotty Silva, Wildalis Tejada, Elvis Soto, and Soiri Rosario each...
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Theater shines: Students star at festival

By        February 21, 2023 Students from Northern Essex Community College theater program recently went to the Kennedy Center American Theater Festival that took place on Jan. 31 through Feb. 4 in Hyannis,...
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Women’s Basketball looking for recruits for 2023-24 season

By  and        December 8, 2022 The NECC women’s basketball head coach is Malaquias Canery, Coach Canery also serve an assistant head coach for the men’s basketball team as he is a part of Coach Darren...
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