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Student Journalists Win Awards for NECC Observer
Portland, ME (March 29, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better...
NECC Welcomes New Veteran and Military Services Coordinator
Northern Essex Community College is proud to welcome Alfred (Fred) Denesowicz ’98 as the college’s new Veteran and Military Services Coordinator. A dedicated advocate for veterans and military-affiliated students, Denesowicz brings a wealth of experience...
Northern Essex Projects Win Four National Marketing Awards
New Orleans, LA (March 28, 2025) – Four Northern Essex Community College projects were honored recently with Paragon Awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). NECC’s Executive Director of Marketing, Keith...
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Lawrence Campus Tour and Information Session
Visit us on the for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.
Free Community College Info Session - Online
Learn how NECC is now free to eligible Massachusetts residents!
Lawrence Campus Tour and Information Session
Visit us on the for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.
NECC Spotlight
NECC Business Solutions
Stories of Us
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Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Elijah Antunes, SGA President 2023-2024
Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez
