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Fall Convocation Opens New Semester at NECC
Haverhill, MA (September 6, 2022) –Northern Essex Community College launched the start of a new semester with the Fall 2022 Convocation on September 6. Members of the NECC community gathered on the Haverhill Campus to explore the theme Empowering Students…
Haverhill, MA (September 6, 2022) –Northern Essex Community College launched the start of a new semester with the Fall 2022 Convocation on September 6. Members of the NECC community gathered on the Haverhill Campus to explore the theme Empowering Students…
From First Generation College Student to Newest Member of the NECC Board of Trustees
Jouel Gómez of Haverhill, a Northern Essex graduate, community volunteer, and current President of the NECC Alumni Board, has been confirmed as the new alumni-elected member of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by Governor Charlie Baker. Gómez…
Jouel Gómez of Haverhill, a Northern Essex graduate, community volunteer, and current President of the NECC Alumni Board, has been confirmed as the new alumni-elected member of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by Governor Charlie Baker. Gómez…
Student Ambassadors Prepare for Fall Semester
This article was adapted from an article that appeared in the spring edition of alumnecc magazine Nearly every student has heard it at some point in their academic career: if you need help, just ask. But for some students, especially…
Parnassus Literary Arts Magazine Back in Print
Haverhill, MA (June 17, 2022) – A year after the pandemic relegated it to the digital realm, Northern Essex Community College’s award-winning literary magazine, Parnassus, will be back in print. “We are so happy to once again offer a paper-and-ink…
Haverhill, MA (June 17, 2022) – A year after the pandemic relegated it to the digital realm, Northern Essex Community College’s award-winning literary magazine, Parnassus, will be back in print. “We are so happy to once again offer a paper-and-ink…
Board of Trustees Update: May, 2022
At the May 4 meeting, representatives of the English Language Learners…
At the May 4 meeting, representatives of the English Language Learners…
NECC Celebrates Early College Graduates from Ten Local High Schools
Three-hundred graduating seniors from ten local high schools earned college credits in addition to their high school diplomas this year, as participants in Northern…
NECC Celebrates the Class of 2022
Northern Essex Community College’s 60th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 14 was close to perfect, thanks to sunny weather (the thermometer hit 90 degrees), inspiring remarks, and the uncontained joy of the 800-plus graduates and their families. This was the…
Northern Essex Community College’s 60th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 14 was close to perfect, thanks to sunny weather (the thermometer hit 90 degrees), inspiring remarks, and the uncontained joy of the 800-plus graduates and their families. This was the…
NECC Theater Presents “Lighten Up”
Haverhill, MA (April 21, 2022)-Prepare to laugh at Northern Essex Community…
Haverhill, MA (April 21, 2022)-Prepare to laugh at Northern Essex Community…
NECC Receives Funding to Renovate Two Haverhill Campus Buildings
Two of the main buildings on Northern Essex Community College’s Haverhill Campus will receive major energy efficiency and safety upgrades, thanks to…
Two of the main buildings on Northern Essex Community College’s Haverhill Campus will receive major energy efficiency and safety upgrades, thanks to…
NECC Welcomes New Veterans Services Coordinator
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 31, 2022) - Northern Essex student veterans are getting more than just another resource to help…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 31, 2022) - Northern Essex student veterans are getting more than just another resource to help… Past articles by year
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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… 
