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Dan Briand named Northern Essex Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach
Haverhill, MA (August 3, 2026) – Northern Essex Community College Director of Athletics Dan Blair has announced the hiring of Dan Briand as the Knights’ Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach, effective Monday August...
NECC and UMass Dartmouth Partner to Strengthen the Nursing Workforce
New dual admissions agreement creates a seamless path from associate to bachelor’s degree in nursing Haverhill and Dartmouth, MA (August 4, 2026) — UMass Dartmouth and Northern Essex Community College have entered into a new...
NECC Best in Region 21 for All-Academic Honorees
Haverhill, MA (July 30, 2026) – For the third consecutive year, the Northern Essex Community College athletic department led all Region 21 schools as they accumulated 10 NJCAA All-Academic honorees, as announced by the NJCAA...
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💙 August is National Wellness Month
August celebrates National Wellness Month, encouraging individuals to focus on self-care, stress management, and healthy habits that support overall well-being. It’s a great time to prioritize physical, mental, and emotional health while building a healthier and more balanced campus community.
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Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
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