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Project Aimed at Healing After the COVID Crisis
When fall semester started at Northern Essex, many students, staff and faculty were eager to get back to interacting in person; at least 25% of classes were meeting face-to-face, clubs and activities welcomed new members, and many employees returned to…
When fall semester started at Northern Essex, many students, staff and faculty were eager to get back to interacting in person; at least 25% of classes were meeting face-to-face, clubs and activities welcomed new members, and many employees returned to…
Board of Trustees Update: October, 2021
The October trustee’s meeting included two educational reports, one on the performing arts “revival” and a second on the new Soar Program, a student support program created with $1.2 million in state funding. Good News for Performing Arts at NECC…
Meet Squire, NECC’s New Bilingual Chatbot
If you’ve visited the NECC website homepage in recent months, you’ve likely been greeted by a friendly robot. Nicknamed “Squire,” a nod to the NECC Knights mascot, the new addition to the site serves as a chatbot, designed to answer…
If you’ve visited the NECC website homepage in recent months, you’ve likely been greeted by a friendly robot. Nicknamed “Squire,” a nod to the NECC Knights mascot, the new addition to the site serves as a chatbot, designed to answer…
NECC Announces Plans for Spring Semester
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (Oct. 13, 2021) Northern Essex Community College will be significantly increasing the number of courses with an on-campus component in the spring semester, which begins January 19. In the spring, almost 75% of classes will have…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (Oct. 13, 2021) Northern Essex Community College will be significantly increasing the number of courses with an on-campus component in the spring semester, which begins January 19. In the spring, almost 75% of classes will have…
Massachusetts Community Colleges Announce Vaccine Requirement
BOSTON – The presidents of the Massachusetts community colleges announced today that students, faculty, and staff at the Commonwealth’s 15 community colleges must be fully vaccinated by January 2022. “During the last eighteen months, the Massachusetts Community Colleges have prioritized…
BOSTON – The presidents of the Massachusetts community colleges announced today that students, faculty, and staff at the Commonwealth’s 15 community colleges must be fully vaccinated by January 2022. “During the last eighteen months, the Massachusetts Community Colleges have prioritized…
Revolving Test Kitchen Reopens with New Focus
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…
Board of Trustee Update: September 2021
Introducing the New Student Trustee At the start of the September 8 meeting of the NECC Board of Trustees, President Lane Glenn…
Introducing the New Student Trustee At the start of the September 8 meeting of the NECC Board of Trustees, President Lane Glenn…
NECC Golf Tournament Raises Funding for Athletic Programs
Haverhill, MA (September 1, 2021) —The Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department in conjunction with the NECC Foundation held its…
Haverhill, MA (September 1, 2021) —The Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department in conjunction with the NECC Foundation held its…
Paying for College: It’s All About Value
You know that feeling when you get a great bargain and you can’t wait to tell the world about it? Well, that’s how many graduates feel about the education they received at Northern Essex. When a recent post was shared…
You know that feeling when you get a great bargain and you can’t wait to tell the world about it? Well, that’s how many graduates feel about the education they received at Northern Essex. When a recent post was shared…
Pandemic “Fast-forwarded” Online Learning at NECC
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (Aug. 5, 2021)-If there’s a silver lining to the COVID pandemic, it might be that online programs and…
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Meet Student Kenberly Prospere: Where Support Means Student Success
At 17 years old, Northern Essex Community College student Kenberly Prospere already had a foothold in the healthcare field. Working as a Medical Assistant confirmed her early plan to pursue nursing, and when she enrolled at Northern Essex, she expected… Faculty & Staff »
Knight Spotlight: Bringing the Fun
The Knight Spotlight series features one-on-one interviews between President Lane Glenn and a member of the Northern Essex Community College faculty and staff. This week, President Glenn sits down with Brianna Sorensen, NECC's assistant director of student activities, who shares… 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 »
Meet the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Haverhill, MA (January 12, 2026) – The Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department is proud to announce the inductees for the sixth class of the Northern Essex Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s induction ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, March… 
