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Northern Essex Hosting NJCAA East District/Region 21 Basketball Championships
Haverhill, MA (February 29, 2024) – For the first time, Northern Essex Community College is set to host the men’s and women’s NJCAA East District/Region 21 Championships Tournament Semi-Finals and Finals this coming weekend, Saturday, March 2nd, and Sunday, March…
Haverhill, MA (February 29, 2024) – For the first time, Northern Essex Community College is set to host the men’s and women’s NJCAA East District/Region 21 Championships Tournament Semi-Finals and Finals this coming weekend, Saturday, March 2nd, and Sunday, March…
WGBH: To stem enrollment crisis, should states make community college free for all residents?
WGBH's Kirk Carapezza spoke with NECC MassReconnect student Rebecca Beaucher in his examination of a proposal to make community college free for all.
Third Annual Giving Day Set for April 4
Haverhill, MA (February 27, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College is preparing to host the third annual Giving Day on April 4, 2024. NECC’s Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising effort that aims to unite alumni, friends, staff, faculty, and…
Haverhill, MA (February 27, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College is preparing to host the third annual Giving Day on April 4, 2024. NECC’s Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising effort that aims to unite alumni, friends, staff, faculty, and…
Community College Daily: Providing stipends for internships
Karen VanderMass was one of the first recipients of the internship stipends, funded by the NECC Fund.
WHAV: MassHire, Northern Essex Community College to Host Spring Health and Human Services Job Fair
MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center and Northern Essex Community College are having a Spring Health and Human Services Job Fair.
NECC Welcomes New Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
For 20 years, Peter Twichell has worked to remove barriers to success for young people and their families in the U.S. and abroad. Now, as the new Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Northern Essex Community College, he…
Hitting the Road: Inter-Campus Shuttle is Huge Success
With its new, custom graphics, the Northern Essex Community College Inter-Campus Shuttle is hard to miss. And oh-so-easy to catch. In fact, the demand for the service has been so high that several times a day, the college has added…
With its new, custom graphics, the Northern Essex Community College Inter-Campus Shuttle is hard to miss. And oh-so-easy to catch. In fact, the demand for the service has been so high that several times a day, the college has added…
Board of Trustees February 2024 Update
Haverhill, MA (February 14, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees convened for its first open meeting of the calendar year on the Haverhill Campus. Among other topics, the Trustees heard updates on the budget, plans for…
Haverhill, MA (February 14, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees convened for its first open meeting of the calendar year on the Haverhill Campus. Among other topics, the Trustees heard updates on the budget, plans for…
CommonWealth Beacon: No Degree? No Problem
When the bachelor’s degree is no longer the default credential that gets candidates in the door, employers have the freedom to develop a much wider range of educational and training opportunities.
Daily News: NECC providing stipends for internships
If multitasking were an Olympic sport, Karen VanderMass, like many Northern Essex Community College students, would be in medal contention.
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Students Honored for Outstanding Semester
Nine standout Northern Essex Community College students were honored with Knight's Quest Awards for their hard work during the fall semester. The awards recognize students who showed exceptional commitment to their education. "Some students give a lot to NECC through… Faculty & Staff »
Adjunct Professor Nominated for “Honor Roll”
Haverhill, MA (December 17, 2024) – Longtime Northern Essex Community College adjunct faculty member David Rattigan is among several Massachusetts educators nominated to the Honor Roll for the Wasabi Fenway Bowl,… Campus & Community »
Top Stories of 2024
The year 2024 has been historic for Northern Essex Community College. We saw the advent of free community college, started exploring the creation of an innovative shared campus with Whittier Tech, celebrated our students and programs, and "hired" everyone's favorite… Programs »
Students Inducted to PTK Honor Society
Northern Essex Community College is proud to announce that 23 students were inducted into Beta Sigma Lambda, NECC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. PTK is the international honor society for two-year college students. Dozens of students, family,… Events »
Veterans Honored with Ceremony
Haverhill, MA (November 7, 2024) – Uncharacteristically warm weather provided a perfect backdrop as Northern Essex Community College faculty, staff, and students gathered on the Haverhill Campus to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the nation's veterans. The college's Veterans… 
