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NECC Student Literary Magazine Receives National Awards
Parnassus, Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, has received two national awards, making it one of the top magazines of its kind in the country. The 2020 issue of Parnassus, which was published last spring, received the Associated Collegiate…
Parnassus, Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, has received two national awards, making it one of the top magazines of its kind in the country. The 2020 issue of Parnassus, which was published last spring, received the Associated Collegiate…
Good News for NECC Health Care Programs
Northern Essex Community College is expanding its health care programs, thanks to a $400,000 grant which the college recently…
Northern Essex Community College is expanding its health care programs, thanks to a $400,000 grant which the college recently…
Lowell Artist Featured in NECC’s ArtSpace
“New and Worsening Conditions”, the latest exhibit from The Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace at Northern Essex Community College, features the work of Lowell artist Robb Sandagata,…
“New and Worsening Conditions”, the latest exhibit from The Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace at Northern Essex Community College, features the work of Lowell artist Robb Sandagata,…
How to Choose a Major
Thelma Ortiz of Lawrence graduated from the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Academy at Greater Lawrence Technical School, thinking she wanted…
Thelma Ortiz of Lawrence graduated from the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Academy at Greater Lawrence Technical School, thinking she wanted…
NECC Farmers Market Fills a Growing Need During Pandemic
When the pandemic hit in March, Northern Essex suspended its free mobile farmers market for faculty,…
When the pandemic hit in March, Northern Essex suspended its free mobile farmers market for faculty,…
Board of Trustees Update: December, 2020
Attracting a Diverse Faculty and Staff is an NECC Priority…
’Twas the Night Before Vacation Week
Allison Dolan-Wilson, vice president of institutional advancement, rewrote the traditional classic, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", customizing it for a Northern Essex audience. She shared her rendition at the virtual…
Allison Dolan-Wilson, vice president of institutional advancement, rewrote the traditional classic, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", customizing it for a Northern Essex audience. She shared her rendition at the virtual…
One Third of NECC Students Transfer In from Another College
If you started college but found it wasn’t a good fit for any reason, Monzerrath (Monze) Stark-Magaña,…
If you started college but found it wasn’t a good fit for any reason, Monzerrath (Monze) Stark-Magaña,…
These Recent High School Grads Changed College Plans as a Result of the Pandemic
Amesbury High School 2020 graduate Kaylin Francoeur was all set to attend a four-year private college this fall, but,…
Amesbury High School 2020 graduate Kaylin Francoeur was all set to attend a four-year private college this fall, but,…
“The Thin Woman” Exhibit Explores Eating Disorders
“The Thin Woman”, the latest exhibit from The Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace at Northern Essex Community College, draws attention to eating disorders, illustrating,…
“The Thin Woman”, the latest exhibit from The Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace at Northern Essex Community College, draws attention to eating disorders, illustrating,… 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… 
