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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 …
Six Massachusetts community colleges are working together with employers across the state to start new apprenticeship degree programs that allow students to earn money in jobs related to their fields …
Northern Essex Community College is one of six community colleges in the state partnering with employers to combine paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework—connecting students to high-growth careers while helping …
The top-seeded Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team saw five players score in double figures as their fast pace subdued ninth seeded Genesee Community College on Thursday afternoon, 99-78.
National Cereal Day was Saturday, but Northern Essex Community College’s Business 101 students, taught by Trish Tupaj, got a head start on the celebrations.
Northern Essex Community College student Dorothy Reynolds started the spring semester off with a double dose of good news: she was elected president of the Student Government Association, and she …
Boston, MA (March 10, 2026) — Six Massachusetts community colleges are partnering with employers across the state to launch new apprenticeship degree programs that combine paid, on-the-job training with academic …
Haverhill and Amesbury, MA (March 5, 2026) — National Cereal Day is this Saturday, but Northern Essex Community College’s Business 101 students, taught by Trish Tupaj, got a head start …
Haverhill, MA (March 4, 2026) – The NJCAA Men’s Basketball Committee has announced Northern Essex Community College as the number one overall seed for the national tournament set to get …
Haverhill, MA (March 1, 2026) – The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team is heading back to the National Junior College Athletic Association’s national tournament for the fourth year …
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Photos: Students Honored at 2026 Awards Convocation
Graduating Northern Essex Community College students were honored for their achievements inside and outside the classroom at this year’s annual Awards Convocation. The May 12th ceremony was held in the Northern Essex Sport and Fitness Center on the Haverhill Campus.… Faculty & Staff »
Professor Houle Brings Creativity and Environmental Stewardship Together at a Bus Stop Near You
As Earth Month invites reflection on our relationship with the natural world, NECC Art & Design Professor and local public artist Jenn Houle is transforming an everyday experience—waiting for the bus—into an opportunity for wonder, learning, and connection. Houle is… Campus & Community »
NECC Knights Headed to Fifth Straight World Series
Haverhill, MA (May 17, 2026) – After falling in game two of the Northeast District Tournament on Sunday, the Northern Essex Community College baseball team bounced back in a big way in the nightcap as they outslugged Monroe-Bronx to take… Programs »
Recognition for NECC Early College Students
Haverhill, MA (May 14, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College recognized more than 400 graduating seniors from 20 local high schools who earned college credits through the Early College Program. The students and their families celebrated at the annual Early… Events »
NECC Theater Presents “Angels in America”
Haverhill, MA (April 9, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College Theater is proud to present this spring's production, "Angels in America," by Tony Kushner. The show will be performed April 30- May 3 at the Chester H. Hawrylciw Theater in… 
