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Tuition Equity Bill Included in State Budget, Allows Undocumented Students to Receive In-State Tuition
Boston, MA (July 31, 2023) – The newly-signed Massachusetts state budget, includes programs that will dramatically increase access to higher education for Bay State residents. Northern Essex Community College President Lane Glenn was at the forefront of advocating for the…
NECC Announces New Dean of Students
Haverhill, MA (July 12, 2023) – After a nationwide search, which yielded dozens of qualified candidates, Northern Essex Community College is pleased to welcome Jason Arey as the new dean of students. He will begin his new role on August…
Northern Essex Statement on Affirmative Action Ruling
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that race-based criteria can no longer be used as part of the admissions process. Community colleges like NECC pride themselves on being “open-door” institutions: we have always, and will always, admit and welcome…
New Student Trustee Will Focus on Building Community
There was a time when Northern Essex Community College psychology major Zeke Vasquez would go to class and then immediately return to his home in Methuen. He was focused on trying to get the hang of being a college student…
NECC Celebrates Class of 2023
Over 700 students are now part of the Northern Essex Community College alumni family. Four hundred of those students, along with their families and friends, gathered under the tent on the Haverhill Campus for the 61st annual Commencement Ceremony this…
Covanta Announces $100k Grant for NECC Haverhill Promise Program
Haverhill, MA (May 3, 2023) – A pledge from Covanta, our local sustainability company, will help more Haverhill High School graduates earn their associate degrees tuition-free at Northern Essex Community College. Covanta Senior Manager of Corporate Relations Alyssa Wilds announced…
College Leaders, Community Partners Visit the Dominican Republic
Six members of the Northern Essex leadership team, along with several community partners, recently spent a week in the Dominican Republic. With forty percent of Northern Essex students having ties to the Dominican Republic, the cultural immersion trip was a…
Kiss 108 Co-Host Will Be Featured Commencement Speaker
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 23, 2023)– Planning is underway for the 61st Annual Commencement Ceremony at Northern Essex Community College. The event will be held Saturday, May 13 at 11 am, on the Haverhill Campus. More than 400 students…
Northern Essex and UMass Lowell Sign Innovative Joint Admissions Agreement
Haverhill, MA (February 27, 2023)– A new joint admissions agreement between Northern Essex Community College and UMass Lowell will enhance the transfer process between the two institutions. Upon acceptance to NECC, students who opted into joint admissions on their application…
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…