Northern Essex Community College Alumni

06/05/2026

Congratulations, Rebecca Heathman, recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Graduating Student Award!

Read more about Rebecca and the award: https://necc.edu/newsroom/2026/05/19/alumni-board-announces-2026-outstanding-graduating-student-award/

06/04/2026

Northern Essex Community College alumni, thanks for sharing your advice with the Class of 2026.

06/03/2026

Every student has a story, and thank you McKenzie for sharing yours!

Congratulations Class of 2026 and welcome to the Northern Essex Community Collegealumni community.

McKenzie Bova has worked through many challenges, including becoming a mom just before finals!

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Northern Essex Community College alumnae Gabriella Betances, Helen Gabin ’05, Petronila Vera Rizwan ’25 and NECC staff member Doris Buckley, for being among those honored at the recent YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts Tribute to Women.

Best wishes to all the recipients, and special thanks for your collective contributions to the community!

Group photo credit: Chirp Photo Studio

06/01/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Russell!

At this year's Commencement, Dr. Stephen Russell, NECC Professor of History, with the Social Justice Award 💫

This award recognizes individuals, groups, departments, or initiatives at the college that promote values such as a commitment to equity and diversity or the advancement of human rights and social justice.

“Dr. Russell, you have modeled what it means to integrate diverse perspectives, foster critical thinking, and create spaces where students can engage meaningfully with complex topics.Your colleagues and students alike commend you for creating spaces where differing perspectives are heard, civil discourse is practiced, and students are empowered to ask courageous questions.”

05/29/2026

May NECC Alumni Newsletter Featuring:

🎓Our 2026 Outstanding Graduating Student recipient, Rebecca Heathman
⛳Register today for the NECC Golf Tournament.
📚Check out the latest edition of Alumnecc
💼Attend a Career workshop

Alumni updates, events, and more: https://conta.cc/43vGWQl

05/28/2026

The Lattest Edition of NECC Now:

The sixth-seeded Northern Essex Community College baseball team saw its magical World Series run come to a close on Tuesday afternoon as it fell to second-seeded and reigning national champion RCSJ Gloucester by a 16-2 final score in the semi-finals to finish as the fourth-place team in the tourname

05/28/2026

Reminder: Happening tonight, Thursday, May 28 at our Lawrence Campus.

The Lawrence Partnership to host Know Your City: Your Future through Education at Northern Essex Community College's Lawrence campus. May 28.

Special guest 🎓 Joanna de Peña, M.Ed - Founder & CEO, Top Notch Scholars Inc.

For more info, visit: https://www.lawrencepartnership.org/knowyourcity

05/27/2026

Thank you to our Northern Essex Community Knights for an amazing season.

The 2026 season marked the program's 12th all-time World Series appearance.

The sixth seeded Northern Essex Community College baseball team saw their magical World Series run come to a close on Tuesday afternoon as they fell to second seeded and reigning national champion RCSJ Gloucester in the semi-finals to finish as the fourth-place team in the tournament

05/26/2026

Congratulations Maria and to the NECC Class of 2026!

What a moment. What a speaker. What a class. 💙

This year's NECC Commencement student speaker, Maria (Ampa) Cubias Realegeno, reminded every single person in that room why we show up — even when it's hard.

Maria came to the United States from El Salvador as a teenager, diligently studied English, and earned a soccer scholarship to a four-year university. When her mother fell ill, she set her own dreams aside to be with her family. She tragically lost both of her parents, not long after, and somewhere in that grief, she found a purpose that brought her to Northern Essex.

"I was not going to let my story end in pain. I was going to turn pain into motivation."

She graduated with her associate degree in Criminal Justice and plans to pursue her bachelor's degree on her way to becoming a crime scene investigator. We couldn't be more proud 💫

To Maria and every member of the Class of 2026 — this community celebrates you. 🎓