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Explore how NECC certificate and degree programs prepare you for a variety of career paths.
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MassLive: Leaders sound alarm on cuts to new Mass. free community college program
While tuition and fees are still covered, need-based stipends for the most economically disadvantaged students are being reduced, including for books, supplies and cost of living, by a couple of hundred dollars each.
Daily News: NECC Theater presents ‘All in the Timing’
The show is a collection of one-act comedic plays by David Ives, known for its witty, absurd, and existentially minded explorations of language, communication, and the human condition.
September 2025 Board of Trustees Update
Haverhill, MA (September 3, 2025) — The first Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees meeting of the new academic year took place on the Haverhill Campus in early September. Topics included updates on campus...
Events
Events CalendarSeptember is the start of the Fall Semester! 🏫🍎🍏
September 25, 2025
Campus Tour and Information Session
Visit us on the Lawrence campus for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.
NECC Spotlight
Hispanic Heritage Month
We’re proud to honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) with a slate of community events.
Stories of Us
The stories behind
Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
“More than 47% in our community college are Hispanic students, the majority are from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and now the president is also Dominican. This is a door that now is open for more people like me to continue an inclusive and diverse environment.” Meet Pedro
Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez
“We work out in the field. And we learn that anybody can talk about this, but this is about behavior and what are you doing about it?” reflects MacKenna-Rice. “Let’s not just pretend it’s a philosophy book. Let’s understand it’s about life and human beings.” Meet Lisa & Brian
Caitlin Little, ’25-26 Newman Civic Fellow
“As a Newman Civic Fellow, I look forward to growing within a network of changemakers— sharing strategies, amplifying each other’s work, and continuing to ask hard questions about justice, power, and possibility. I want to be the kind of leader who doesn’t just open doors but holds them open for others.” Meet Caitlin
