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Brightspace to replace Blackboard
Northern Essex Community College has started moving some courses from Blackboard to Brightspace, and many students are already noticing the change. Read More
Spring semester anticipation blooms
NECC students’ anticipation for the spring semester is blooming. Grappling with upcoming final projects and tests, students at NECC plug away at the remaining course load, register for new classes, and ready their plans for winter break. Even the most Read More
Students share Thanksgiving traditions
Photo by Linda Goss
Gwenyth Zuercher
As Thanksgiving approached, many students at NECC were eagerly making plans for their Thanksgiving break. Some were looking forward to spending quality time with family and friends, enjoying traditional meals, and participating in holiday festivities. Others planned their time to catch up on schoolwork or relax and recharge before the end of the semester. Read More
A taste of culture
Photo by Photo by Giselle Peguero
International Flag & Food Fest, was held on the second floor of El Hefni Building in Lawrence Campus on November 18 from noon to 2 p.m. The event was hosted through a collaboration of some of the NECC staff including Maria Hernandez from the Read More
Student Affairs Committee to seek student rep
Lisa Fabbri, a current member of the student affairs committee and an associate professor at NECC highlighted that the student representative was a “necessary piece of the student affairs committee. This is why we are here, for the students. Making sure we are hearing the student’s voices and addressing them to the best of our ability.” Read More
Transfer Fair helps students think about next step
With the fall semester moving along, students at Northern Essex Community College had a chance to think about their next step at the annual College Transfer Fair on Nov. 4. The event took place in the El-Hefni Building on the Lawrence campus and brought many students into the lobby throughout the afternoon. Read More
Honoring veterans at NECC
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Attendees at the special event to honor veterans at NECC on Nov. 6.
On Nov. 6, a special event took place on the Haverhill campus at NECC to honor those who have served in themilitary ahead of Veterans Day. Read More
Give thanks, give back: Thanksgiving food drive
Join the Northern Essex Community College community in spreading holiday cheer! Our Student Government Association (SGA) is teaming up with faculty and staff to collect and assemble Thanksgiving Bags filled with essential, shelf-stable goodies for students in need. Food collection boxes will be available at Haverhill Commons (C201) and at the Lawrence Student Life Office (L144)... Read More
Impacts from government shutdown grow
As of late October, the U.S government has been shut down for over 23 days. Reason being that the Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on certain bills. The main sticking point in the budget negotiations is about the ACA, Affordable Care Act. This is so the people can have affordable health care in the U.S and not have to worry about not having to pay so much for health care. Read More
A penny for your thoughts
In May 2025, the Secretary of Treasury was ordered to stop the production of new pennies. The production of pennies has been ordered to stop in the beginning of 2026, which is getting closer as the days go by. As the discontinuation of pennies is nearing, there are raising concerns and potential benefits. Read More