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NECC’s First Open Textbook Used by International Institutions
Haverhill, MA (November 4, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College is celebrating the results of a three-year, Federal grant that allowed faculty to develop free, openly licensed course materials, known as OER. NECC faculty developed five digital textbooks through the…
Haverhill, MA (November 4, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College is celebrating the results of a three-year, Federal grant that allowed faculty to develop free, openly licensed course materials, known as OER. NECC faculty developed five digital textbooks through the…
All-Region Honors for Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Soccer Teams
Men's Soccer Six members of the Region 21 and Northeast District champion Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team were named to the All-Region teams as announced today. Highlighting the selections were Jadiel Bomfim (Nashua, NH) who was named Co-Regional…
Men's Soccer Six members of the Region 21 and Northeast District champion Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team were named to the All-Region teams as announced today. Highlighting the selections were Jadiel Bomfim (Nashua, NH) who was named Co-Regional…
Credit for Prior Learning Allows Student to Complete Degree in Under a Year
Geraldin Rivera first came to Northern Essex Community College over a decade ago. She was pursuing a degree in Human Services and had many of her credits completed when life got in the way and she decided to take some…
Geraldin Rivera first came to Northern Essex Community College over a decade ago. She was pursuing a degree in Human Services and had many of her credits completed when life got in the way and she decided to take some…
Men’s Basketball Team Ranked #5 in Preseason National Poll
Haverhill, MA (October 25, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College men's basketball team will start their season ranked number 5 in the National Junior College Athletic Association preseason poll. This is the 28th consecutive time the Knights have been…
Haverhill, MA (October 25, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College men's basketball team will start their season ranked number 5 in the National Junior College Athletic Association preseason poll. This is the 28th consecutive time the Knights have been…
New Grant for Creation of Free Class Materials with a Focus on Career Readiness and AI
Haverhill, MA (October 22, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College continues to be at the forefront of reducing barriers for students through developing free course materials and textbooks, known as Open Educational Resources (OER). Framingham State University is the lead…
Haverhill, MA (October 22, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College continues to be at the forefront of reducing barriers for students through developing free course materials and textbooks, known as Open Educational Resources (OER). Framingham State University is the lead…
Mayor of Lawrence Pledges Continued Support to NECC Center for Adult Education
Lawrence, MA (September 17, 2024) – Adult Education and Family Literacy Week started on a high note at Northern Essex Community College, thanks to an inspiring nighttime celebration and a generous pledge from the Mayor of Lawrence. NECC’s Center for…
Lawrence, MA (September 17, 2024) – Adult Education and Family Literacy Week started on a high note at Northern Essex Community College, thanks to an inspiring nighttime celebration and a generous pledge from the Mayor of Lawrence. NECC’s Center for…
MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center Finds New Haverhill Home
Haverhill, MA—Community Action, Inc.’s MakeIT Haverhill Program, and MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center are delighted to announce a strategic partnership that leverages both organizations' strengths to better serve businesses and job seekers in the workforce development industry. The collaboration between…
Haverhill, MA—Community Action, Inc.’s MakeIT Haverhill Program, and MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center are delighted to announce a strategic partnership that leverages both organizations' strengths to better serve businesses and job seekers in the workforce development industry. The collaboration between…
NECC Students Help Local Preschoolers “Jumpstart” Their Education
Studies show that access to high-quality learning programs can increase kindergarten readiness – and have long-lasting, positive effects throughout a child’s life. Northern Essex Community College students are helping connect local children to those opportunities through the Jumpstart program. Jumpstart…
Studies show that access to high-quality learning programs can increase kindergarten readiness – and have long-lasting, positive effects throughout a child’s life. Northern Essex Community College students are helping connect local children to those opportunities through the Jumpstart program. Jumpstart…
Video: Student Shares How Early College Set Him Up for Success
Roniel Jimenez is about to begin his first full semester of college at Northern Essex Community College. But he's no stranger to the school. While at Lawrence High School, Jimenez participated in Early College, taking classes at NECC alongside his…
Roniel Jimenez is about to begin his first full semester of college at Northern Essex Community College. But he's no stranger to the school. While at Lawrence High School, Jimenez participated in Early College, taking classes at NECC alongside his…
Courses Enhance Employee Skills and Community Connections
This past fall, a group of employees from CNA Stores enrolled in a Supervisory Skills course through the Center for Corporate and Community Education (CCCE) at Northern Essex Community College. As the course description states, they expected to explore all…
This past fall, a group of employees from CNA Stores enrolled in a Supervisory Skills course through the Center for Corporate and Community Education (CCCE) at Northern Essex Community College. As the course description states, they expected to explore all… Past articles by year
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NECC Student Literary Magazine Parnassus Wins National Award
Haverhill, MA (November 13, 2024) - The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, Parnassus, with a national Pacemaker Award. This makes Parnassus one of the top student collegiate magazines in the country, as this… Faculty & Staff »
Marketing Communications Department Strikes Gold
Baltimore, MD (October 28, 2024)—The Northern Essex Community College Marketing-Communications Department is adding new hardware to its shelves. The National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 1 Conference just wrapped up in Baltimore, Maryland. There, NECC received seven… Campus & Community »
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… Programs »
NECC’s First Open Textbook Used by International Institutions
Haverhill, MA (November 4, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College is celebrating the results of a three-year, Federal grant that allowed faculty to develop free, openly licensed course materials, known as OER. NECC faculty developed five digital textbooks through the… Events »
#WeekAtNECC: Fall Photo Project
This past spring, we (the Marketing Communications department) embarked on an ambitious photo project to showcase what makes NECC so special- YOU! Over the course of a week, we asked students, faculty, and staff to submit photos of a day… 
