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Four NECC Alumni Among Police Academy Graduates
Haverhill, MA (April 3, 2026) — The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) announced the graduation of 55 police officers from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy’s 8th Recruit Officer Class (ROC). The graduates completed over 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in…
Haverhill, MA (April 3, 2026) — The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) announced the graduation of 55 police officers from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy’s 8th Recruit Officer Class (ROC). The graduates completed over 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in…
The Clerc Center’s REAL Project Expands with New Regional Center at NECC to Strengthen Early Language Access
Haverhill, MA (April 2, 2026) — The Clerc Center’s Regional Early Acquisition of Language (REAL) Project has announced the establishment of a new regional center, REAL-East, at Northern Essex Community College. The center will operate within GURC-East, part of the…
Haverhill, MA (April 2, 2026) — The Clerc Center’s Regional Early Acquisition of Language (REAL) Project has announced the establishment of a new regional center, REAL-East, at Northern Essex Community College. The center will operate within GURC-East, part of the…
Student Journalists Win Three Regional Awards
Haverhill, MA (March 31, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won three awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better Newspaper competition. Daniela Valdivia-Terres…
Haverhill, MA (March 31, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won three awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better Newspaper competition. Daniela Valdivia-Terres…
NECC Announces Plans for 2026 Commencement
Haverhill, MA (March 30, 2026)– Planning for the 64th annual Commencement Ceremony at Northern Essex Community College is underway. The event will be held on the Haverhill Campus on Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m. More than 500 students and…
Haverhill, MA (March 30, 2026)– Planning for the 64th annual Commencement Ceremony at Northern Essex Community College is underway. The event will be held on the Haverhill Campus on Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m. More than 500 students and…
Now on Display: Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains
Haverhill, MA (March 30, 2026) — Installation is complete on the newest exhibition in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains explores repurposing as both a creative practice and a way of thinking.…
Haverhill, MA (March 30, 2026) — Installation is complete on the newest exhibition in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains explores repurposing as both a creative practice and a way of thinking.…
NECC Alumni Magazine Wins National Award
Washington, D.C.— The Northern Essex Community College's biannual alumni magazine recently earned recognition from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The Spring '25 edition of alumnecc, Finding the Helpers, was awarded a silver Pargaon in the magazine…
Washington, D.C.— The Northern Essex Community College's biannual alumni magazine recently earned recognition from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The Spring '25 edition of alumnecc, Finding the Helpers, was awarded a silver Pargaon in the magazine…
Northern Essex Hosts Legislative Breakfast
Haverhill, MA (March 13, 2026) — State legislators from across the Merrimack Valley convened at the Haverhill campus of Northern Essex Community College (NECC) recently to discuss the impact of state and federal policy and funding on higher education in…
Haverhill, MA (March 13, 2026) — State legislators from across the Merrimack Valley convened at the Haverhill campus of Northern Essex Community College (NECC) recently to discuss the impact of state and federal policy and funding on higher education in…
Dan Blair Named Athletic Director of the Year
Haverhill, MA (March 16, 2026) – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics has named Northern Essex Community College Athletics Director Dan Blair as one of its 2026 Athletic Director of the Year (ADOY) Award recipients. NACDA announced the…
Haverhill, MA (March 16, 2026) – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics has named Northern Essex Community College Athletics Director Dan Blair as one of its 2026 Athletic Director of the Year (ADOY) Award recipients. NACDA announced the…
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!
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.
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Student Journalists Win Three Regional Awards
Haverhill, MA (March 31, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won three awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better Newspaper competition. Daniela Valdivia-Terres… Faculty & Staff »
NECC Alumni Magazine Wins National Award
Washington, D.C.— The Northern Essex Community College's biannual alumni magazine recently earned recognition from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The Spring '25 edition of alumnecc, Finding the Helpers, was awarded a silver Pargaon in the magazine… Campus & Community »
Four NECC Alumni Among Police Academy Graduates
Haverhill, MA (April 3, 2026) — The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) announced the graduation of 55 police officers from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy’s 8th Recruit Officer Class (ROC). The graduates completed over 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in… Programs »
NECC Among Colleges Launching New Apprenticeship Degree Programs
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 coursework—connecting students to high-growth careers while helping employers close critical… Events »
Now on Display: Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains
Haverhill, MA (March 30, 2026) — Installation is complete on the newest exhibition in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains explores repurposing as both a creative practice and a way of thinking.… 
