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Boston Herald: Whittier Tech may move into novel ‘shared campus model’ with local community college after failed building proposal
After a failed vote to give Whittier Tech a new building, the Healey administration is proposing a brand new solution to give the school the space and resources it needs — potentially moving it in with the local community college…
Salem News: Whittier Tech exploring shared campus
Governor Maura Healey said her administration is looking into possibly merging Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School and Northern Essex Community College on NECC's campus in Haverhill.
WBZ: High school and community college could combine campuses in Massachusetts
A high school and a community college could eventually combine campuses in northeastern Massachusetts.
Daily News: Newburyport Bank celebrates ‘Promise’ of early education
Bankers, educators and students gathered Tuesday to celebrate the beginning of something they believe will make higher education a lot more affordable for area students.
AACC: Extending the promise
Northern Essex Community College (NECC) is scaling up its Promise programs. The Massachusetts college, with the support of Newburyport Bank, has created the new Seacoast Promise Program.
Community College Daily: Funding Round-up
Seven Massachusetts community colleges received state grants to purchase automatic external defibrillators (AED) for emergency response vehicles.
Eagle-Tribune: Gen Z on ‘Oppenheimer’: Northern Essex students consider philosophical implications of film
Northern Essex Community College professor Meredith Gunning asks her Philosophy through Film students a parting question on this day in late February: Do you fear weapons of mass destruction?
CC Daily: Community colleges are not Harvard — and that’s a good thing
If you want to understand what campus life is really like at America’s colleges today, visit your local community college, not Harvard.
CommonWealth Beacon: Community colleges are not Harvard — and that’s a good thing
While elite institutions like Harvard, Columbia, and Stanford loudly boast about the number of applicants they reject each year (average acceptance rate: 5 percent), community colleges are America’s “open door” institutions, and proudly proclaim that they admit everyone (average acceptance rate:…
Eagle-Tribune: Reynoso leads NECC to second straight East District title; Women Fall to CCRI
In front of a standing-room-only crowd at the Sport and Fitness on Sunday afternoon, the Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team picked up their 30th win of the season.
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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… 
