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NECC Among “2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges”
The EDU Ledger, along with the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is pleased to announce the 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (MPPWCC). With a focus on staffing practices and the...
Honors Students Present at Two State Conferences
Ten students in NECC’s Honors Seminar class recently presented at two state conferences, the UMass Lowell Research Symposium and UMass Amherst’s Undergraduate Research Conference. The seminar theme was “You Do You” where students chose their own interdisciplinary research...
Knights Finish Fourth in College World Series
Johnson City, TN (May 26, 2026) – The sixth-seeded Northern Essex Community College baseball team saw its magical World Series run come to a close on Tuesday afternoon as it fell to second-seeded and reigning...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May highlights the importance of mental health and wellbeing, and encourages awareness, support, and access to care for students and communities. Learn more from the American College Health Association.
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Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
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