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Congratulations NECC Knights!

NECC Men’s Basketball are the NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
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WHAV: Northern Essex Men’s Basketball Wins Junior College Division III National Championship

WHAV: Northern Essex Men’s Basketball Wins Junior College Division III National Championship

Scrappy defense and timely scoring in the second half helped the Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team win the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division III National Championship Saturday in Herkimer, N.Y.

Eagle-Tribune: Northern Essex basketball wins national title!

Eagle-Tribune: Northern Essex basketball wins national title!

With the game tied at 50-50 with 5:09 remaining and the school’s first national championship at stake, the Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team played its best five minutes of the season.

Knights Win First-Ever National Championship

Knights Win First-Ever National Championship

Herkimer, NY (March 14, 2026) — The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team has made history: they are the first college athletic team to win a national title. The Knights defeated Dallas Richland College...

NECC Spotlight

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NECC Alumni cultivate success in the Merrimack Valley.
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The Commons

The Commons is student gathering space designed to help you connect, recharge, and thrive. Find us at both the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses!

Stories of Us
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Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff

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Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25

“More than 47% in our community college are Hispanic students, the majority are from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and now the president is also Dominican. This is a door that now is open for more people like me to continue an inclusive and diverse environment.” Meet Pedro
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Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez

“We work out in the field. And we learn that anybody can talk about this, but this is about behavior and what are you doing about it?” reflects MacKenna-Rice. “Let’s not just pretend it’s a philosophy book. Let’s understand it’s about life and human beings.” Meet Lisa & Brian
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Caitlin Little, ’25-26 Newman Civic Fellow

“As a Newman Civic Fellow, I look forward to growing within a network of changemakers— sharing strategies, amplifying each other’s work, and continuing to ask hard questions about justice, power, and possibility. I want to be the kind of leader who doesn’t just open doors but holds them open for others.” Meet Caitlin
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