Message from the President

from alumnecc Fall 2021 Volume 21

by Northern Essex

Help Support the Future of NECC!

Dear Alumni and Friends,

After the year we’ve had, how about finding something to celebrate?

In 2021, Northern Essex is marking not one, but three exciting anniversary milestones.

Sixty years ago (1961), the college opened its doors in Haverhill to a small class of 181 students.

Ten years later (1971), we were serving 2,300 students and moving into our brand new 110-acre campus in Haverhill. And 30 years ago (1991), we opened our first permanent campus in Lawrence.

In this issue of alumnecc, you’ll read about these historical milestones, learn about our new culinary center in downtown Haverhill and meet Dr. Paul Beaudin, our new vice president of academic affairs.

We will also share with you our interview with Dr. Eric Dickson ’88, president and CEO of UMass Memorial Healthcare, who recently launched a scholarship challenge at Northern Essex. Dr. Dickson has been a leader in the fight against COVID-19 in Western Massachusetts, and we couldn’t be more proud that he got his start here at Northern Essex.

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the biggest challenges the college has had to face in its 60-year history, and I’m happy to report that, thanks to the resilience of our faculty, staff, and students, we are stronger than ever as an institution. Like you, I am hoping that things will return to normal soon. In the meantime, we will continue to adapt and do our best to ensure that the often-vulnerable populations we serve continue to have access to a life-changing education. Stay healthy and safe, and thank you for your continued support of our college.

Warmly,

Lane A. Glenn President

Editor: Ernie Greenslade