Haverhill, MA (September 5, 2023) – Fall 2023 Convocation marked the official beginning of the fall semester at Northern Essex Community College on September 5, 2023. As in years past, NECC faculty, staff, and students …

This article is part of a new, regular series called “The Stories of Us,” highlighting the justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work of Northern Essex Community College students, faculty, and staff.  
Brian MacKenna-Rice and Lisa Fabbri-Lopez …

Wellesley, MA (August 24, 2023) –Northern Essex Community College Provost Paul Beaudin joined Governor Maura T. Healey Thursday to launch MassReconnect, her administration’s new program establishing free community college for Massachusetts residents aged 25 and …

Brought to the U.S. from her native Tanzania as a 10-year-old, NECC student Joan Shauri told the audience of her move to Massachusetts, her time going to school in Andover and working to assimilate while …

Massachusetts is giving undocumented students a better chance at higher education. Governor Maura Healey says this is a change that will help everyone in the state. 

State and education leaders gathered at Northern Essex Community College Tuesday to celebrate the passage of a law that makes undocumented high school graduates in Massachusetts eligible for in-state tuition and state financial aid.

Lawrence, MA (August 22, 2023) – Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Senate President Karen Spilka were among those who gathered on the Lawrence Campus of Northern Essex Community College to celebrate Tuition …

There is always a palpable sense of joy with each Northern Essex Police Academy graduation. Student officers endured grueling physical training and tedious coursework for the previous six months. And it all culminates with this …

Haverhill, MA (August 14, 2023) – In just two weeks, more than 200 area golfers will hit the links in support of the Northern Essex Community College Athletic Program. The sixth annual golf tournament will …

With the signing of the state budget this week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey fulfilled one of her major campaign promises: free community college for the Commonwealth’s adults ages 25 and over.