High Hopes for NECC Athletics in Pre and Post Seasons

Haverhill, MA (October 30, 2025) — This past week brought good news for three Northern Essex Community College athletic teams. The men's basketball team learned it was ranked eighth in the NJCAA Preseason poll. And the men’s soccer and women’s…

NECC Culinary Arts Program Welcomes New Coordinator

After more than 15 years working in restaurants ranging from cozy mom-and-pop diners to high-end catering operations, chef Bryan Philbrook has found a new home — in the classroom. As the new Culinary Arts degree program coordinator at Northern Essex,…

October 2025 Board of Trustees Update

Haverhill, MA (October 1, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met on the Haverhill Campus for its October meeting. Topics included optimizing class schedules for students, a review of the supplemental budget, and an update on…

State Awards NECC $147,000 Grant for Workforce Training Program

Northern Essex Community College will receive $147,258 as part of a statewide initiative to create workforce training programs for adults looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they are awarding a total of $1.5 million…

Dominican-American Author Julia Alvarez Visits Lawrence Community

Lawrence, MA (October 2, 2025) — The atrium of the Dimitry Building on Northern Essex’s Lawrence Campus was filled with warmth, wisdom, and literary legacy on Thursday evening, as celebrated Dominican-American author Julia Alvarez took center stage for a powerful…