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Haverhill Sculptor Dale Rogers Visits NECC for Engineering Week
Haverhill, MA (February 25, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College students and staff got a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with an artist whose creations are larger than life. Sculptor Dale Rogers visited the Haverhill Campus on…
Haverhill, MA (February 25, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College students and staff got a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with an artist whose creations are larger than life. Sculptor Dale Rogers visited the Haverhill Campus on…
Meet the Instructor: Lori Capra Brings Experience and Encouragement to Accounting Students
For nearly three decades, Lori Capra has helped students discover that accounting is more than numbers on a page—it’s a practical skill set that can open doors, build confidence, and create opportunity. With a master’s degree in accounting, 25 years…
For nearly three decades, Lori Capra has helped students discover that accounting is more than numbers on a page—it’s a practical skill set that can open doors, build confidence, and create opportunity. With a master’s degree in accounting, 25 years…
Alumni Q&A: Meet Martha Cortes ’25
Occupation: Career Resource Specialist, Work Opportunities Unlimited What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? I decided to enroll at NECC to take ESOL…
Occupation: Career Resource Specialist, Work Opportunities Unlimited What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? I decided to enroll at NECC to take ESOL…
February 2026 Board of Trustees Notes
Haverhill, MA (February 4, 2026) — The February Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees meeting began with a special recognition. NECC President Lane Glenn presented Zoila Gomez '97 with her official diploma. Gomez finished her degree in 1997 at…
Haverhill, MA (February 4, 2026) — The February Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees meeting began with a special recognition. NECC President Lane Glenn presented Zoila Gomez '97 with her official diploma. Gomez finished her degree in 1997 at…
Employees and Retirees Honored for Years of Service
More than 50 Northern Essex Community College employees and retirees were honored for their years of service at the recent Employee Service Recognition Luncheon. Collectively, this year’s honorees represented more than 500 years of service. “That's half a millennium! That…
More than 50 Northern Essex Community College employees and retirees were honored for their years of service at the recent Employee Service Recognition Luncheon. Collectively, this year’s honorees represented more than 500 years of service. “That's half a millennium! That…
NECC to Hold Fourth Annual Impact Awards
Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the fourth annual Impact Awards. The following outstanding community members will be honored at a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday,…
Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the fourth annual Impact Awards. The following outstanding community members will be honored at a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday,…
President Glenn Elected Chair of Merrimack Health Board
Press release submitted by Merrimack Health: Merrimack Health is pleased to announce that Lane A. Glenn, PhD, was unanimously elected chair of the health system’s Board of Trustees. Dr. Glenn, president of Northern Essex Community College (NECC) and a Merrimack…
Press release submitted by Merrimack Health: Merrimack Health is pleased to announce that Lane A. Glenn, PhD, was unanimously elected chair of the health system’s Board of Trustees. Dr. Glenn, president of Northern Essex Community College (NECC) and a Merrimack…
NECC Theater Earns Top Honors from Prestigious Theater Program
As much of the region was digging out from the biggest snowstorm in years, a group of Northern Essex Community College’s finest thespians and stage crew was loading up their recent production of "The Vagina Monologues." On Tuesday, January 27,…
As much of the region was digging out from the biggest snowstorm in years, a group of Northern Essex Community College’s finest thespians and stage crew was loading up their recent production of "The Vagina Monologues." On Tuesday, January 27,… Past articles by year
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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 (Dallas, TX) 68-62 Saturday night… Faculty & Staff »
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… Campus & Community »
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… 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 »
NECC to Hold Fourth Annual Impact Awards
Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the fourth annual Impact Awards. The following outstanding community members will be honored at a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday,… 
