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NECC Ranked Top NJCAA Athletic Program in New England for Second Year
Haverhill, MA (June 18, 2026) — For the fourth straight year, the Northern Essex Community College athletic program has climbed higher in the final standings of the NATYCAA Ron Case Cup presented by Daktronics, finishing...
NECC Awarded Cummings Grant to Boost Family Literacy
Haverhill, MA (June 16, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College Foundation, Inc. is one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Northern Essex will...
Class of 2026: ASN Grad Cassandra Elie Achieves More Than a Degree
In August 2024, Cassandra Elie walked into orientation on Northern Essex Community College’s Lawrence Campus without a cane. For most people, that wouldn’t feel remarkable. For Elie, it was everything. Not long before, she had...
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🏳️🌈 June is Pride Month
June celebrates Pride Month, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and promoting inclusivity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. It’s a time to recognize the impact of LGBTQ+ individuals and support a welcoming campus environment.
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Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
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