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Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six or more...
High School Students Take Part in Inaugural Rising Stars Academy
Lawrence, MA (July 27, 2026) — Twenty-two high school students from in and around Lawrence participated in the inaugural Rising Stars Academy, hosted by Northern Essex Community College Lawrence Campus and Community Relations (LCCR). The...
NECC Community Celebrates CAE Class of 2026
Lawrence, MA (June 24, 2026)— The atrium of Northern Essex Community College’s Dimitry Building was standing-room only as the Center for Adult Education (CAE) celebrated its Class of 2026. The ceremony drew a full house...
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♿ July is Disability Pride Month
July celebrates Disability Pride Month, recognizing the achievements, experiences, and contributions of people with disabilities. It is a time to promote accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity while honoring the diversity and strength of the disability community.
Learn more about Disability Pride Month
NECC Spotlight
alumnecc – Collective Impact (Spring 2026)
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Stories of Us
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Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez
