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Board of Trustees Update: June 2021
This fall will mark two milestones…
This fall will mark two milestones…
Lawrence Resident Receives Social Justice Award
Analuz Garcia of Lawrence, Northern Essex Community College’s assistant director of community & international relations, received the college’s Social Justice Award…
NECC Celebrates the Classes of 2020 and 2021
Held on Saturday, May 15, Northern Essex Community College’s 59th Commencement Ceremony was a little different due to the pandemic, but the…
NECC Announces This Year’s Student Commencement Speakers
Typically, one student is selected to speak at Northern Essex Community College’s commencement ceremony. This year, five students will be speaking, one at each of the five smaller…
NECC Observer Earns Gold Medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Northern Essex Community College's student newspaper, the NECC Observer, received a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for the 2019-2020 school year. The newspaper had the additional distinction of All Columbia Honors…
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Northern Essex Community College's student newspaper, the NECC Observer, received a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for the 2019-2020 school year. The newspaper had the additional distinction of All Columbia Honors…
Vaccine Clinic Opens on Lawrence Campus
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) and Northern Essex Community College (NECC) have joined…
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) and Northern Essex Community College (NECC) have joined…
NECC Health Students are Administering Vaccines in Lawrence
When the city of Lawrence was in need of staff for its vaccine clinics, Northern Essex Community College answered the call. Since March 11, 35…
When the city of Lawrence was in need of staff for its vaccine clinics, Northern Essex Community College answered the call. Since March 11, 35…
Board of Trustees Update: March, 2021
At a December retreat, the NECC Board of Trustees conducted a self-assessment,…
At a December retreat, the NECC Board of Trustees conducted a self-assessment,…
NECC ArtSpace Gallery Features Local Painter Through Mid-April
This month’s exhibit in Northern Essex Community College’s Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace Gallery is a homecoming for Newton, NH painter Kale Baker, who graduated…
This month’s exhibit in Northern Essex Community College’s Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace Gallery is a homecoming for Newton, NH painter Kale Baker, who graduated…
NECC/Whittier Early College Program Receives State Approval
HAVERHILL – Whittier Tech and Northern Essex Community College are proud to announce that their partnership has…
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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… 
