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Free Community College is Here
Haverhill, MA (July 29, 2024) – In signing the Massachusetts FY25 State Budget today, Governor Maura Healey made another historic investment in higher education. Community college is now tuition and fee-free for Massachusetts residents who don't have a bachelor's degree…

Dr. Noemi Custodia-Lora Addresses Expanding ESOL Services in MA
Boston, MA (July 24, 2024) – A new report from the MassInc Policy Center examines the effects of English proficiency in the state's Gateway Cities. Northern Essex Community College President Lane Glenn and Vice President of the Lawrence Campus and…

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 partnered…

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 event celebrated 150 students, which…

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 NACDA Convention in Las Vegas,…

Home court advantage: A playbook for investing in athletics at community colleges
This viewpoint originally appeared in CC Daily on June 20, 2024. Written by Lane Glenn and Mike McCarthy. When the #3 nationally ranked Northern Essex Community College (NECC) men’s basketball team hosted the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 21…

Board of Trustees June 2024 Update
Haverhill, MA (June 5, 2024) – Each meeting of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees typically starts with the introduction of new employees. At the June meeting, that included Winnie, the college’s comfort dog-in-training. Winnie, along with her…

‘Encounter the Real’ Photography Exhibit Coming to the Lawrence Campus
Lawrence, MA (June 6, 2024) – Seven local artists are coming together to create a powerful new photography exhibit called Encounter the Real - Emotive Reflections. It will be displayed in Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center on Northern Essex Community…

Summer Classes Going to the Dogs
Haverhill, MA (June 4, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College's comfort dog Winnie got a glimpse into her future on Tuesday. She was joined on the Haverhill Campus by comfort dogs from eight law enforcement agencies for a meet and…

NECC Equity-Focused Projects Receive State Funding
Boston, MA (May 28, 2024) – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that they are awarding more than $1.3 million in Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) grants to projects that are collaborations between all 15 Massachusetts community colleges, state universities, and…
