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Trifecta! Three NECC Teams Recognized in National Polls
By NECC Athletics Director Dan Blair Haverhill, MA (October 24, 2023) – Hard work is paying off for Northern Essex Community College student-athletes and coaches. This week, three teams are ranked in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) nationwide…
By NECC Athletics Director Dan Blair Haverhill, MA (October 24, 2023) – Hard work is paying off for Northern Essex Community College student-athletes and coaches. This week, three teams are ranked in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) nationwide…
Celebrating NECC Entrepreneurs for National Women’s Small Business Month
Each October, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) honors the progress women have made with National Women’s Small Business Month. According to the SBA, in 1972, there were just over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. Until 1988, women…
Each October, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) honors the progress women have made with National Women’s Small Business Month. According to the SBA, in 1972, there were just over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. Until 1988, women…
Transfer Week 2023: October 16-20
The third week of October is National Transfer Student Week. Here at Northern Essex, two transfer fairs will help students learn more about transfer opportunities. Representatives from more than 30 local colleges and universities will be on hand to answer…
The third week of October is National Transfer Student Week. Here at Northern Essex, two transfer fairs will help students learn more about transfer opportunities. Representatives from more than 30 local colleges and universities will be on hand to answer…
Northern Essex Baseball Team Visits the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (October 10, 2023) – The Northern Essex Community College Baseball Team spent the long weekend learning firsthand about the culture of the Dominican Republic, volunteering to bring aid to some of the country's most vulnerable residents,…
Art Brings Awareness of Natural Habitats to Campuses
The start of the fall semester is often seen as a time of change for many Northern Essex Community College students and faculty. This year, they were reminded of the transformation that can take place through education by several art…
The start of the fall semester is often seen as a time of change for many Northern Essex Community College students and faculty. This year, they were reminded of the transformation that can take place through education by several art…
NECC Men’s Basketball to Open NJCAA Season with Midnight Madness Tip-Off
Haverhill, MA (September 11, 2023) – The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team isn’t wasting a second to get the 2023-24 season underway. The defending Region 21 and East District Champion team announced it will play the season's inaugural…
Haverhill, MA (September 11, 2023) – The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team isn’t wasting a second to get the 2023-24 season underway. The defending Region 21 and East District Champion team announced it will play the season's inaugural…
Board of Trustees Update: September 2023
Haverhill, MA (September 6, 2023) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees gathered for their first meeting of the ’23-’24 academic year on Tuesday evening on the Haverhill Campus. Chairwoman Jennifer Borislow and NECC President Lane Glenn began…
Haverhill, MA (September 6, 2023) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees gathered for their first meeting of the ’23-’24 academic year on Tuesday evening on the Haverhill Campus. Chairwoman Jennifer Borislow and NECC President Lane Glenn began…
Fall ’23 Semester Begins with a Transformation-Themed Convocation
Haverhill, MA (September 5, 2023) – Fall 2023 Convocation marked the official beginning of the fall semester at Northern Essex Community College on September 5, 2023. As in years past, NECC faculty, staff, and students gathered on the Haverhill Campus…
Haverhill, MA (September 5, 2023) – Fall 2023 Convocation marked the official beginning of the fall semester at Northern Essex Community College on September 5, 2023. As in years past, NECC faculty, staff, and students gathered on the Haverhill Campus…
Governor Healey Awards NECC $100,000 to Launch Free Community College for MA Residents 25+
Wellesley, MA (August 24, 2023) –Northern Essex Community College Provost Paul Beaudin joined Governor Maura T. Healey Thursday to launch MassReconnect, her administration’s new program establishing free community college for Massachusetts residents aged 25 and older and awarded $100,000 to…
Wellesley, MA (August 24, 2023) –Northern Essex Community College Provost Paul Beaudin joined Governor Maura T. Healey Thursday to launch MassReconnect, her administration’s new program establishing free community college for Massachusetts residents aged 25 and older and awarded $100,000 to…
Northern Essex Prepares for MassReconnect Program, Providing Free Associate Degrees
Haverhill, MA (August 10, 2023) – With the signing of the state budget this week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey fulfilled one of her major campaign promises: free community college for the Commonwealth’s adults ages 25 and over. Dubbed MassReconnect, the…
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Alumni Q&A: Meet Keaton Van Thof ’12
Occupation: Surgical Specialist Director, Glaukos Corporation What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? Looking back to when I decided to attend NECC brings… Faculty & Staff »
Faculty Nationally Recognized with 2026 NISOD Awards
Two members of the Northern Essex Community College faculty were recently named recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Awards for Excellence. This national honor recognizes outstanding faculty and staff at the country’s community colleges. [caption id="attachment_29712" align="aligncenter"… Campus & Community »
MPTC-NECC Police Academy Graduate First to Receive Scholarship
The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) proudly celebrated the first graduate of the MPTC Scholarship Program, a milestone achievement for both the recipient and the Commonwealth's ongoing commitment to creating accessible pathways into law enforcement. This initiative was designed to… Programs »
State Awards NECC $180,000 for Continued Support for Students with Disabilities
Boston, MA (January 8, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College will receive $180,000 to continue to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. MAIPSE enables certain students with severe disabilities to participate in undergraduate academic… Events »
Higher Ed Leaders Unite to Strengthen Community College Transfer Pathways
Northern Essex President Lane Glenn, UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen, and Salem State University President John Keenan discuss strategies for seeing students through the transfer process and onto degree completion and career attainment. Haverhill, MA (January 21, 2026) – The… 
