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Welcome to the New England College Magazine. The goal of New England College Magazine is to share the uncommon stories of growth, transformation, and creativity in the lives of those who have walked through NEC’s doors. NEC produces two issues each year—fall and spring.

Spring/Summer 2024

INSIGHT AND ACTION | President Lesperance Discusses NEC’s Earn While You Learn Academic Model.

WILD IDEA | NEC partners with the Center for Life Management to boost the mental healthcare workforce.

FOUNDERS DAY + RYAN PITTS | Staff Sergeant Pitts, a highly decorated veteran, inspires the NEC community.

NEC HOSTS CNN | Two nights of televised town hall meetings put NEC on the global stage.

CHANGEMAKERS | Dr. Eric Simon and four alumni share how Live What You Learn leads to meaningful experiences.

ATHLETIC NEWS | Four student-athletes have a banner year.

FUNDRAISING NEWS | Generous donors make giving day 2024 a success, and NEC announces a new philanthropy award.

NEC WELCOMES NEW TRUSTEES | Two new voices bring fresh perspectives to NEC’s Board of Trustees.

CLASS NOTES | NEC classmates share their personal and professional news.

And much more. Read the Spring 2024 issue.

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Fall 2023

ROOTED IN HERITAGE | Dr. Lesperance’s identity is very much tied to his Puerto Rican roots.

INSIGHT AND ACTION | Even though higher education has its challenges, Dr. Lesperance boldly looks to the future.

ROLE OF HER OWN | Stephanie Lesperance looks forward to creating her own role as first lady.

INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT LESPERANCE

ATHLETICS NEWS | The Athletics Department adds new offerings to support NEC’s student-athletes.

FREEDOM FIGHTER | One of NEC’s international graduates fights for freedom in Ukraine.

CHANGEMAKERS | Two professors share their passions for politics and journalism, and sister alumnae create a new world for children.

And much more. Read the Fall 2023 issue.

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Spring 2023

CREATING A PATH FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | President Lesperance’s leadership put NEC on the political map.

FACULTY WATCHLIST | NEC’s faculty do amazing things inside the classroom and out.

STANDING UP FOR VETERANS | Since its founding, NEC has remained committed to those who serve.

CHANGEMAKERS | Alumnus Joe Doiron shares his uniquely NEC story.

ATHLETICS NEWS | Coach Vazquez joins a coaching cohort, and Men’s Hockey brings home a long-elusive title.

POP CULTURE CONNECTIONS | NEC boasts two connections to the popular culture community.

And much more. Read the Spring 2023 issue.

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Fall 2022

END OF AN ERA | Dr. Perkins’ entrepreneurial spirit drove her success as NEC’s president.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN ATHLETICS | Athletics enjoyed another successful year and joined a new conference.

COLLEGE IN THREE | NEC explores an innovative three-year bachelor’s format.

A SHARKINGLY GOOD IDEA | NEC’s Shark Tank-style competition encourages student entrepreneurship.

And much more. Read the Fall 2022 issue.

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Spring 2022

INSIGHT AND ACTION | NEC launches innovative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

BREAKING NEW GROUND IN NURSING | NEC’s long-held plan to launch a nursing program becomes reality.

CHANGEMAKERS | NEC alumni build upon their bachelor’s degrees and find their callings in clinical healthcare.

ATHLETICS UPDATE | The Athletics Departments continues to see success and bring the NEC community together.

GENEROSITY AND SPIRIT | A former professor and an alumnus help fund NEC’s future.

And more. Read the Spring 2022 issue.

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Fall 2021

CHANGEMAKERS | NEC’s faculty and alumni make the most of taking their next steps.

HIDDEN GEM | A little-known research program launches the next generation of science and health professionals.

THE FUTURE OF NEC ATHLETICS | NEC continues to build upon the Henniker campus’s master plan with a new athletic complex for all students.

20 YEARS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE | One of NEC’s most popular programs, Criminal Justice helps graduates move into a life of service.

ESPORTS | Competitive video gaming, the new kid in town, is poised for the next level.

ONLINE BUT NOT ALONE | As NEC’s online population grows, so does the College’s commitment to these students.

CRICKET COMES TO NEC | NEC’s international students introduce our athletes to one of their favorite games.

And more. Read the Fall 2021 issue.

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Spring 2021

CHANGE MAKERS | Three alumnae use their NEC educations to do big things.

SHINING OUT | Be inspired by four students who rise above.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOOKS | Creative works by our undergraduate and graduate students.

And much more. Read the Spring 2021 issue.

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Fall 2020

TIMELINE | 75th Anniversary

ON POINT | Student Athletes

AGENT OF CHANGE | NEC’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice

FINANCE AND PHILANTHROPY | Past Campaign Highlights and What’s Next

And much more. Read the Fall 2020 issue.

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