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Northern Essex Announces Construction Plans for Outdoor Athletic Complex
Haverhill, MA (October 6, 2026) – Northern Essex Community College has announced plans for significant upgrades to its outdoor athletic facilities. Construction is underway on the Haverhill Campus to create a new, modern baseball field,...
Local Police Officers Graduate from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy
Press release provided by the Municipal Police Training Committee Haverhill, MA (October 2, 2026) — Today, the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Executive Director Colonel Rick Rathbun (Ret.) and MPTC-Northern Essex Community College (NECC) Academy...
NECC’s McCarthy Appointed to Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Statewide Advisory Council
Haverhill, MA (September 22, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College is pleased to announce that Michael McCarthy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer, has been appointed to the Massachusetts Small Business Development...
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🔐 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to helping students, faculty, and staff stay safer and more secure online. Throughout the month, colleges and universities raise awareness about protecting personal and institutional information, recognizing phishing attempts, using strong passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, and keeping devices and software up to date. Learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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