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College Plans for May 15 Commencement
The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on just about everything, including the way the college celebrates our graduates. Last year, the traditional ceremony—typically held…
The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on just about everything, including the way the college celebrates our graduates. Last year, the traditional ceremony—typically held…
NECC Announces Plans for Fall
Based on feedback from students and faculty, Northern Essex Community College will expand its course options this fall, offering more opportunities for virtual and on-campus face-time between students and their professors. In the fall of 2021, students will have four…
Based on feedback from students and faculty, Northern Essex Community College will expand its course options this fall, offering more opportunities for virtual and on-campus face-time between students and their professors. In the fall of 2021, students will have four…
NECC Receives Designation as Military Friendly School
Northern Essex Community College’s success in educating veterans was recently recognized when the college received designation as a Military Friendly® School by Viqtory, a national…
Northern Essex Community College’s success in educating veterans was recently recognized when the college received designation as a Military Friendly® School by Viqtory, a national…
Board of Trustees Update: February, 2021
Jennifer Borislow, chair of the NECC Board of Trustees, welcomed Glennys Sanchez to her first board meeting. Sanchez, an '05 business transfer grad, was appointed by Governor Charlie Baker to replace Mark Forman, a longtime member of the board, whose…
Lawrence Education Leader and Activist Joins NECC Board of Trustees
Glennys Sanchez of Lawrence, a Northern Essex graduate, community activist, and leader in K-16 education and research, has been appointed…
New Police Academy Director Appointed
Joshua Stokel of Portsmouth, NH, a retired deputy chief of police with extensive experience teaching criminal justice at the college level, has been appointed director of the…
Joshua Stokel of Portsmouth, NH, a retired deputy chief of police with extensive experience teaching criminal justice at the college level, has been appointed director of the…
NECC and Local High Schools Address Decline in FAFSA Applications
The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have led to a concerning decrease in the number of families completing higher education financial applications and those decreases are even more pronounced in high schools that serve minority and low-income student populations. In Massachusetts…
The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have led to a concerning decrease in the number of families completing higher education financial applications and those decreases are even more pronounced in high schools that serve minority and low-income student populations. In Massachusetts…
NECC ArtSpace Gallery Features Work of Los Angeles Photographer
In “My Red America”, the latest exhibit from The Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace at…
In “My Red America”, the latest exhibit from The Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace at…
NECC Announces Plan for Spring Sports
The Northern Essex Community College athletic program will return to intercollegiate competition this spring semester. The men’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams will return to competition in February along with Esports, which is coed. Baseball will resume competition in mid-March.…
The Northern Essex Community College athletic program will return to intercollegiate competition this spring semester. The men’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams will return to competition in February along with Esports, which is coed. Baseball will resume competition in mid-March.…
NECC Announces Student Laptop Funding for Spring Semester
A student laptop fund created at Northern Essex Community College last fall…
A student laptop fund created at Northern Essex Community College last fall… 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… 
