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Natural Imagery Collides with the Fantastical in New ArtSpace Show
By Michelle Carter Haverhill, MA (February 27, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College is honored to present Denature, an exhibition of artworks by Carla Fisher Schwartz, Yuko Oda, Michelle Samour, and Nadya Volicer, curated by Associate Professor Michelle Carter. The…
By Michelle Carter Haverhill, MA (February 27, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College is honored to present Denature, an exhibition of artworks by Carla Fisher Schwartz, Yuko Oda, Michelle Samour, and Nadya Volicer, curated by Associate Professor Michelle Carter. The…
Free GED And HiSET Testing Available at NECC
Haverhill, MA (February 13, 2023)– The General Educational Development (GED) and High School Equivalency (HiSET) tests are now both free to Massachusetts residents, thanks to funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Both tests are available through the…
Haverhill, MA (February 13, 2023)– The General Educational Development (GED) and High School Equivalency (HiSET) tests are now both free to Massachusetts residents, thanks to funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Both tests are available through the…
Men’s Basketball Team Collection Drive for Earthquake Victims a Huge Success
Haverhill, MA (February 27, 2023) – The recent earthquake that has affected thousands of citizens of Turkey and Syria has hit home within the Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team, as three members of the Knights call Turkey their…
Haverhill, MA (February 27, 2023) – The recent earthquake that has affected thousands of citizens of Turkey and Syria has hit home within the Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team, as three members of the Knights call Turkey their…
February 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting Includes Approval of Four New Programs
Haverhill, MA (February 1, 2023) – Following a busy January amid the new legislative session, the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees convened for their first meeting of 2023 on Wednesday evening. The agenda included presentations on efforts to…
Haverhill, MA (February 1, 2023) – Following a busy January amid the new legislative session, the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees convened for their first meeting of 2023 on Wednesday evening. The agenda included presentations on efforts to…
Merrimack Valley Legislative Delegation Discusses Community College Budget Priorities
Haverhill, MA (January 27, 2023)–State Senator Barry Finegold and Representative Frank Moran welcomed new members of the Merrimack Valley Legislative Delegation on the Northern Essex Community College Haverhill Campus on Friday, January 27. Attendees heard from NECC and Massachusetts Association…
New Department of Higher Education Commissioner Visits NECC
Lawrence, MA (January 24, 2023)– Leaders from the city of Lawrence and Northern Essex Community College gathered on Tuesday morning to welcome the Commonwealth’s new Commissioner of Higher Education, Noe Ortega. The visit included a roundtable discussion at the El…
Lawrence, MA (January 24, 2023)– Leaders from the city of Lawrence and Northern Essex Community College gathered on Tuesday morning to welcome the Commonwealth’s new Commissioner of Higher Education, Noe Ortega. The visit included a roundtable discussion at the El…
Two NECC Athletic Programs Ranked Nationally
By Dan Blair, Director of Athletics Haverhill, MA (January 23, 2023) – For the first time, the Northern Essex Community College athletic department has two programs ranked in the top 10 simultaneously in the national polls. Following a 2-0 week…
By Dan Blair, Director of Athletics Haverhill, MA (January 23, 2023) – For the first time, the Northern Essex Community College athletic department has two programs ranked in the top 10 simultaneously in the national polls. Following a 2-0 week…
New Noncredit Courses Now Available for Winter and Spring
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (January 10, 2023)— Registration is open now for the Winter/Spring session of noncredit programs at Northern Essex Community College. These courses are ideal for personal and professional development. Offerings range from fun cooking classes, professional certifications,…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (January 10, 2023)— Registration is open now for the Winter/Spring session of noncredit programs at Northern Essex Community College. These courses are ideal for personal and professional development. Offerings range from fun cooking classes, professional certifications,…
Our Top Ten NECC Stories of 2022
The year 2022 was as busy one for NECC–and the NECC Newsroom. As more folks returned to campus, many of the year’s most popular stories featured program innovations, unique job training opportunities, and the ultimate act of togetherness: commencement. In…
Lawrence Business Owner Joins Northern Essex Board of Trustees
Haverhill, MA (December 14, 2022) – Evan Silverio, President and CEO of Silverio Insurance Agency in Lawrence, has been appointed to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by Governor Charlie Baker, effective immediately. Silverio also owns the Woodcome…
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Change of Plans Leads to Change of Heart for Liberal Arts Major
When Ella Suchecki ’24 was a senior at Newburyport High School, she found herself with a tough decision to make. Her hard work and talent earned her acceptances at two selective schools: Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, and… Faculty & Staff »
Alumni Magazine Wins Global Circle of Excellence Award
Northern Essex Community College is proud to share that the Fall '23 edition of its bi-annual alumni magazine, alumnecc, received a silver 2024 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The issue focused… Campus & Community »
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…Programs »
Two Named to Honor Society’s All-Massachusetts Academic Team
Two Northern Essex Community College students, Samuel Kiguta Njubi of Lawrence and Haverhill’s Scott Silva, were named to the 2023/2024 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Massachusetts Academic Team based on outstanding academic achievement and exemplary student service. Njubi will graduate on May… Events »
Ceremony Honors NECC’s Early College Students
Haverhill, MA (May 16, 2024) – More than 500 graduating seniors from 22 local high schools earned college credits in addition to their high school diplomas this year as participants in Northern Essex Community College’s Early College Program. [caption id="attachment_28082"… 
