Milestone in Exploring a Shared Campus: Whittier Tech Invited to MSBA Eligibility Phase for New Construction Haverhill, MA (December 14, 2024)—Whittier Tech High School has been invited into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Eligibility Phase. This milestone represents an opportunity to create a modern, innovative learning environment that will benefit students, communities, and the regional…

Whittier Tech Communities Sign Agreement to Work Together on Proposed NECC Shared Campus High School  (Haverhill, MA) -- Elected leaders in 10 communities in the Whittier Tech regional school district have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement that they will work together to move forward a new, first-of-its-kind proposal to build a new high…

UMass welcomes first community college graduates to receive $10,000 Community College Advantage Scholarship BOSTON – All four University of Massachusetts undergraduate campuses in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell this Fall welcomed 66 community college graduates who are the first to be awarded the UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship, a new two-year $10,000 scholarship…

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Free Community College Programs Framingham, MA (October 2, 2024) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration, state legislators, local officials, and educators gathered this week to celebrate free…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (September 10, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College is preparing to honor Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) with several planned events. HHM is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 and recognizes the contributions and influence of…

Remembering NECC President John R. Dimitry It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of former Northern Essex Community College President Dr. John Dimitry. In his 20 years as president, Dr. Dimitry led with compassion, tenacity, and a dedication to equity, which…

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…

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 Voelker as the 246th overall…

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 program for students 25 and…

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,…