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NECC Observer Wins Gold Medal from Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Haverhill, MA (May 25, 2022) - Northern Essex Community College’s student newspaper, the NECC Observer, was awarded a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for work published during the 2020-2021 school year. During this time the student newspaper…
Haverhill, MA (May 25, 2022) - Northern Essex Community College’s student newspaper, the NECC Observer, was awarded a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for work published during the 2020-2021 school year. During this time the student newspaper…
Honors Program Expands to Give Students More Options
Haverhill, MA (May 2, 2022) – This fall, Northern Essex Community College students will have twice as many options for honors classes. Seven honors classes and one seminar will be offered, with in-person classes in Haverhill and Lawrence, and one…
Haverhill, MA (May 2, 2022) – This fall, Northern Essex Community College students will have twice as many options for honors classes. Seven honors classes and one seminar will be offered, with in-person classes in Haverhill and Lawrence, and one…
New Grants to Benefit NECC’s Early College Partnerships
Boston, MA (March 28, 2022) - The Baker-Polito Administration just announced several grants totaling more than $1.3 million to high schools launching or expanding early college programs. Those grants include $75,000 each to Haverhill and Lawrence High Schools to expand…
NECC Announces Noncredit Cooking Courses Starting in January
Haverhill, MA (January 4, 2022)-Northern Essex Community College is offering a…
Haverhill, MA (January 4, 2022)-Northern Essex Community College is offering a…
Opportunity to Get Ahead During Winter Break
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (November 22, 2021) - Area students have an opportunity to make the most of their winter break. Registration is open now for NECC’s Winter Intersession. Dozens of classes will be offered online starting on January 3…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (November 22, 2021) - Area students have an opportunity to make the most of their winter break. Registration is open now for NECC’s Winter Intersession. Dozens of classes will be offered online starting on January 3…
State Approves NECC’s Training for Community Health Workers
Since the start of the global pandemic, demand…
Since the start of the global pandemic, demand…
NECC Announces Online Options for Spring Semester
Students can register now for one of the 126 courses offered completely online at Northern Essex Community College for the spring semester, which begins January 19. Fully online courses are available in most disciplines, including Business, Liberal Arts, Health, STEM,…
Students can register now for one of the 126 courses offered completely online at Northern Essex Community College for the spring semester, which begins January 19. Fully online courses are available in most disciplines, including Business, Liberal Arts, Health, STEM,…
SOAR Initiative Provides Extra Support to Hundreds of NECC Students
Haverhill, MA (September 24, 2021) - On a recent Tuesday evening, a group of Northern Essex Community College students and their families sat silently under a tent in the middle of the Haverhill campus. President Lane Glenn had just asked…
Haverhill, MA (September 24, 2021) - On a recent Tuesday evening, a group of Northern Essex Community College students and their families sat silently under a tent in the middle of the Haverhill campus. President Lane Glenn had just asked…
New Certificate Program Addresses Need for Peer Recovery Specialists
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (September 14, 2021) Northern Essex Community…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (September 14, 2021) Northern Essex Community…
NECC’s Life Long Studies Program is Back
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (Aug. 25, 2021)-Northern Essex Community College’s Life Long Studies Program, noncredit courses open to adults 18 or older, but especially popular with seniors,…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (Aug. 25, 2021)-Northern Essex Community College’s Life Long Studies Program, noncredit courses open to adults 18 or older, but especially popular with seniors,… Past articles by year
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Alumni Q&A: Meet Sarah Tavitian ’19
Occupation: Small Business Developer, NewVue Communities What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? When I graduated from Haverhill High School, I did not… Faculty & Staff »
Here to Help: Familiar Faces Greet Students on the Lawrence Campus
This story originally appeared in the fall 2024 edition of alumnecc, the alumni magazine of Northern Essex Community College. 45,000. That’s how many hours- give or take- the women behind the Welcome Express desk on the Lawrence Campus have spent… Campus & Community »
NECC to Hold Third Annual Impact Awards
Haverhill, MA (February 13, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the third annual Impact Awards. The following five outstanding community members will be… Programs »
Grant Award to Create First-of-its-Kind Classroom Support Specialist Program
Haverhill, MA (January 27, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College is the recipient of a new, $170,000 grant from The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, to create a Classroom Support Specialist Program. The program is designed to “increase college… Events »
NECC Celebrates Black History Month
Since 1976, February has been a global celebration of Black History Month. At Northern Essex Community College, students and faculty are devoting time to celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. They are hosting a variety of… 
