1990s
The Prudential Building at 45 Franklin St. became the first permanent campus building in Lawrence in 1991.
1991: What is now referred to as the Dimitry Building at 45 Franklin St. on the Lawrence Campus, was donated by the Prudential Insurance Company of America. The Dimitry Building became the first permanent campus building in Lawrence.
1994: The Paralegal Studies Program became the first at a Massachusetts Community College to be approved by the American Bar Association.
1995: The first online course was offered at the college.
1996: John R. Dimitry retires and David Hartleb becomes the college’s third president.
October 9, 1991 English-language Observer article about the new permanent Lawrence campus.
October 9, 1991 Spanish-language Observer article about the new permanent Lawrence campus.
Governor William Weld, The Prudential President Ronald Barbaro, and NECC President John Dimitry (l to r) during the official transfer of the building at 45 Franklin St. to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
