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Daily News: Georgetown resident, Port bank president named to NECC board
July 16, 2024 – 3:03 pm | Comments Off on Daily News: Georgetown resident, Port bank president named to NECC board

Georgetown resident Steven Smalley was one of four people recently named to the Northern Essex Community College Foundation board.

Star Pitcher Jayden Voelker Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays
July 16, 2024 – 9:46 am | Comments Off on Star Pitcher Jayden Voelker Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays
Star Pitcher Jayden Voelker Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays

Haverhill, MA (July 15, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College sophomore right-hander Jayden Voelker (Coventry, RI) has been drafted in the 8th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. The Tampa Bay Rays selected …

Four New Members Join NECC Foundation Board
July 11, 2024 – 12:44 pm | Comments Off on Four New Members Join NECC Foundation Board
Four New Members Join NECC Foundation Board

July 11, 2024 (Haverhill, MA) – The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board is pleased to welcome four new members.
John Burcke of Portsmouth, NH is the President and Chief Lending Officer at Newburyport Bank. He has …

WHAV: Program Drove Over Age 25 Enrollment at Northern Essex, Other Community Colleges Nearly 45%
July 10, 2024 – 9:16 am | Comments Off on WHAV: Program Drove Over Age 25 Enrollment at Northern Essex, Other Community Colleges Nearly 45%

The Healey-Driscoll Administration says MassReconnect drove community college enrollment of those over age 25 up nearly 45% and overall enrollment 8% during its first academic year.

Report Shows MassReconnect Program Drove 45% Enrollment Increase in New Students Aged 25 and Older   
July 9, 2024 – 11:57 am | Comments Off on Report Shows MassReconnect Program Drove 45% Enrollment Increase in New Students Aged 25 and Older   
Report Shows MassReconnect Program Drove 45% Enrollment Increase in New Students Aged 25 and Older   

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration is highlighting the impact of MassReconnect as the first academic year with this program wraps up, having supported over 4,500 students. Launched in August 2023, Governor Healey’s free community college …

Graduate Plans to Help Teens Map Out Their Futures
July 8, 2024 – 12:55 pm | Comments Off on Graduate Plans to Help Teens Map Out Their Futures
Graduate Plans to Help Teens Map Out Their Futures

Like many people, Josh Buffum, 23, of Haverhill, was on a different life trajectory before the pandemic. Although he studied plumbing at Whittier Tech, he found that working in that field wasn’t his true passion.
“Once …

Photo Round-Up: Center for Adult Education Celebration
July 8, 2024 – 12:48 pm | Comments Off on Photo Round-Up: Center for Adult Education Celebration
Photo Round-Up: Center for Adult Education Celebration

On June 12th, 2024, the Northern Essex Community College Center for Adult Education (CAE) held its annual Graduation & End-Of-Year Celebration, marking a significant milestone for students and honoring their hard work and perseverance. The …

Northern Essex Athletics Finishes at Program Best 22nd in National Ranking
July 8, 2024 – 9:42 am | Comments Off on Northern Essex Athletics Finishes at Program Best 22nd in National Ranking
Northern Essex Athletics Finishes at Program Best 22nd in National Ranking

Haverhill, MA (June 25, 2024) – For the second consecutive season, the Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department has recorded a top 30 finish in the NATYCAA/Daktronics Cup standings announced last month at the annual …

Eagle-Tribune: Home court advantage: NECC’s playbook for investing in athletics at community colleges
July 8, 2024 – 9:22 am | Comments Off on Eagle-Tribune: Home court advantage: NECC’s playbook for investing in athletics at community colleges

At a time when colleges across the country have been downsizing or entirely eliminating athletics programs, NECC has recognized the tremendous benefits intercollegiate sports offer.

WHAV: Northern Essex Baseball Has Top Pitcher for Second Year Running
July 8, 2024 – 9:20 am | Comments Off on WHAV: Northern Essex Baseball Has Top Pitcher for Second Year Running

For the second year in a row, the Northern Essex Community College Knights baseball program is home to the country’s top pitcher in the National Junior College Athletic Association.