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CC Daily: A sample of enrollment jumps and reasons behind them
NECC is included in this roundup of enrollment jumps and the reasons behind them.
WHAV: ‘A Field of Lost Hair Ties’ Opens First Art Show of Season at Northern Essex Community College
The first art show of the 2023-24 academic year opens on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College Tuesday, Sept. 19, with “A Field of Lost Hair Ties.”
Boston Herald: In-state tuition costs for undocumented students rolls out
Brought to the U.S. from her native Tanzania as a 10-year-old, NECC student Joan Shauri told the audience of her move to Massachusetts, her time going to school in Andover and working to assimilate while studying hard in the hope…
CBS: New program will allow undocumented students in Massachusetts to get in-state tuition rates
Massachusetts is giving undocumented students a better chance at higher education. Governor Maura Healey says this is a change that will help everyone in the state.
NBC Boston: Undocumented high school graduates will now be eligible for in-state tuition in Mass.
State and education leaders gathered at Northern Essex Community College Tuesday to celebrate the passage of a law that makes undocumented high school graduates in Massachusetts eligible for in-state tuition and state financial aid.
State House News Service: Northern Essex Prepares for MassReconnect Program
With the signing of the state budget this week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey fulfilled one of her major campaign promises: free community college for the Commonwealth’s adults ages 25 and over.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Begins Free Classes for Those Eligible Under MassReconnect
Northern Essex Community College is ready to provide free courses to eligible students this fall now that the new state budget is in effect.
Daily News: NECC faculty member becomes dean of health professions
After more than two decades at Northern Essex Community College, Kathy Welch Hudson has a new role. She is the new dean of health professions.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Names Hudson Dean of Health Professions
Kathy Welch Hudson is the new dean of health professions at Northern Essex Community College. Hudson has served in the job on an interim basis since last August.
WHAV: Seven Northern Essex Community College Athletes are NJCAA All-Academic Scholars
Seven student-athletes across four sports at Northern Essex Community College were recognized as NJCAA All-Academic scholars Monday.
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Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term,… Faculty & Staff »
Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús Selected as the Vice President of Lawrence Campus and Community Relations
Lawrence, MA (January 2, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College announces the selection of Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús as the next Vice President of Lawrence Campus and Community Relations, starting mid-January 2025. “We are thrilled to welcome a strong academic… Campus & Community »
NECC MassReconnect Student Highlighted by MA Senate President
Boston, MA (January 1, 2025) – As the Massachusetts State Senate convened for its 194th legislative session, Northern Essex Community College student Jose Cervantes was among those in the gallery. He and his daughter attended at the invitation of Senator… Programs »
NECC to Receive Expanded State Grant Funding for Early College Program
Boston, MA (January 7, 2025) – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that it is awarding $8 million in designated Early College grants to allow high school students to take college classes and earn college credit at no cost to them… Events »
Veterans Honored with Ceremony
Haverhill, MA (November 7, 2024) – Uncharacteristically warm weather provided a perfect backdrop as Northern Essex Community College faculty, staff, and students gathered on the Haverhill Campus to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the nation's veterans. The college's Veterans… 
