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NECC Partners with French Universities
In the midst of a pandemic, five Northern Essex Community College professors spent the fall 2021 semester creating partnerships with two French universities, that will provide…
In the midst of a pandemic, five Northern Essex Community College professors spent the fall 2021 semester creating partnerships with two French universities, that will provide…
NECC Announces Noncredit Cooking Courses Starting in January
Haverhill, MA (January 4, 2022)-Northern Essex Community College is offering a…
Haverhill, MA (January 4, 2022)-Northern Essex Community College is offering a…
Board of Trustees Update: December, 2021
The educational report at the December meeting of the Board of Trustees focused on a virtual exchange program between NECC and two colleges in France, the Université Paris-Saclay and the Université de Lorraine. Five Northern Essex faculty have been partnering…
NECC is Partnering with the Haverhill YMCA to Offer Free Drop-in Child Care
Haverhill, MA (January 3, 2022) Nationally, one in four community college students is the parent of a child under the age of 18 and, at Northern Essex Community College, the statistics are similar. That’s why the college, in partnership with…
Haverhill, MA (January 3, 2022) Nationally, one in four community college students is the parent of a child under the age of 18 and, at Northern Essex Community College, the statistics are similar. That’s why the college, in partnership with…
Our Top Ten NECC News Stories for 2021
There were close to 44,000 visits to the NECC Newsroom in 2021, and hundreds of stories posted. While COVID was a theme in much of the most well-read content, more than half of the top stories were unrelated, including our…
NECC Wins 2021 Patrick Prize for Community Colleges for the Lawrence Partnership
Left to right: Jessy Melo, Jessy’s Clean Meals; George Ramirez, Lawrence Partnership; Theresa Parks, MassDevelopment; Lane Glenn, NECC; Wendy Estrella, Lawrence Partnership; Mike Kennealy, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development; Mayor Kendrys Vasquez, Lawrence; Senator…
Left to right: Jessy Melo, Jessy’s Clean Meals; George Ramirez, Lawrence Partnership; Theresa Parks, MassDevelopment; Lane Glenn, NECC; Wendy Estrella, Lawrence Partnership; Mike Kennealy, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development; Mayor Kendrys Vasquez, Lawrence; Senator…
NECC Expands Culinary Arts Program
Haverhill, MA (December 7, 2021) After opening its Lupoli Family Institute of Culinary Arts in downtown Haverhill in the fall of 2020, Northern Essex Community College has announced…
Haverhill, MA (December 7, 2021) After opening its Lupoli Family Institute of Culinary Arts in downtown Haverhill in the fall of 2020, Northern Essex Community College has announced…
Board of Trustee Update: November, 2021
Dr. Paul Beaudin joined the college as vice president of academic affairs in early September and at…
Dr. Paul Beaudin joined the college as vice president of academic affairs in early September and at…
NECC Solicits Photos for Anniversary Mosaic
Northern Essex Community College is collecting photos, now through January 14, for a photo mosaic that’s being created in celebration of the college’s anniversary. Alumni, current students, former and…
Northern Essex Community College is collecting photos, now through January 14, for a photo mosaic that’s being created in celebration of the college’s anniversary. Alumni, current students, former and…
NECC Police Academy is First in MA to be Accepted for National Bystander Training Program
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (November 9, 2021)-All Northern Essex Community College Police Academy student officers will now complete an eight-hour national training module that prepares them to intervene if a fellow officer is involved in misconduct. The college’s academy is…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (November 9, 2021)-All Northern Essex Community College Police Academy student officers will now complete an eight-hour national training module that prepares them to intervene if a fellow officer is involved in misconduct. The college’s academy is… 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… 
