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WHAV: Northern Essex Joins Five Other Community Colleges in Launching Apprenticeship Programs
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 employers fill jobs.
Eagle-Tribune: Northern Essex men roll into NJCAA Final Four
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.
Daily News: NECC Early College students collect 3,300 cereal boxes
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.
Student Earns Selective Scholarship
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 learned she received a $1500 scholarship from Granite Edvance. The…
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 learned she received a $1500 scholarship from Granite Edvance. The…
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…
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…
Early College Students Collect and Donate 3300 Boxes of Cereal
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 on the celebrations. The Amesbury High School students, who are…
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 on the celebrations. The Amesbury High School students, who are…
Knights Make History with #1 Seed at National Tournament
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 underway on Wednesday, March 11th, on the campus of Herkimer…
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 underway on Wednesday, March 11th, on the campus of Herkimer…
Instructor Kevin Keleher Wants to Build the Future of HR
When students enter Kevin Keleher’s Human Resources certificate program, they’re not just learning about policies and procedures—they’re learning how people shape the success of every organization. Keleher’s path to Human Resources didn’t begin in HR at all. In fact, his…
When students enter Kevin Keleher’s Human Resources certificate program, they’re not just learning about policies and procedures—they’re learning how people shape the success of every organization. Keleher’s path to Human Resources didn’t begin in HR at all. In fact, his…
Women of the NECC-MPTC Academy Discover Their Calling and Community Together
This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to spotlight the women of this year’s Northern Essex Community College Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) cohort. These future officers who are not only preparing to serve communities across the Merrimack Valley and Commonwealth…
This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to spotlight the women of this year’s Northern Essex Community College Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) cohort. These future officers who are not only preparing to serve communities across the Merrimack Valley and Commonwealth…
Knights Win Fourth NJCAA Region 21/East District Championship
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 in a row. On Sunday, they won their fourth straight…
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 in a row. On Sunday, they won their fourth straight… Past articles by year
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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 Paragon in the magazine… Campus & Community »
Delgado selected to play in NJCAA All-Star Game, Stratton named All-Star Game Coach
Haverhill, MA (April 16, 2026) – NJCAA National Player of the Year Alejandro Delgado (Haverhill) and NJCAA National Coach of the Year Darren Stratton of the national championship-winning Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team have been selected for the… 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 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… 
