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Secretary Acosta to Deliver Commencement Address at Northern Essex
Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta, a past Northern Essex Community College trustee, has been selected to deliver the commencement address to this year’s…
Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta, a past Northern Essex Community College trustee, has been selected to deliver the commencement address to this year’s…
Governor Baker Recognizes NECC Students During Address
Five Northern Essex Community College Promise Program students attended Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday night at the Massachusetts…
Five Northern Essex Community College Promise Program students attended Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday night at the Massachusetts…
Community Encouraged to Attend Forums Exploring Feasibility of Cultural Center in Lawrence
A Catholic Church in Lawrence that has been empty for more than two decades may become a community cultural center, and organizers are looking for your input. Northern Essex Community College and the City of Lawrence are working with The…
A Catholic Church in Lawrence that has been empty for more than two decades may become a community cultural center, and organizers are looking for your input. Northern Essex Community College and the City of Lawrence are working with The…
NECC Faculty Member Exhibits Art in ArtSpace
“Are We There Yet?” is the first show of the new decade in the Northern Essex Community College Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace. It was created by Dianne Pappas, an NECC adjunct art & design…
“Are We There Yet?” is the first show of the new decade in the Northern Essex Community College Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace. It was created by Dianne Pappas, an NECC adjunct art & design…
Fall 2019 Dean’s List Announced
Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic and student affairs, Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of students to the Dean’s List for the Fall of 2019 term. To be included, students must attain a grade…
Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic and student affairs, Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of students to the Dean’s List for the Fall of 2019 term. To be included, students must attain a grade…
Register Now for Spring Classes at Northern Essex
Northern Essex Community College is currently accepting registrations for the Spring 2020 semester. Whether you are a new student, a current student, or a returning student, registration is currently underway for classes that begin Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Register in…
Northern Essex Community College is currently accepting registrations for the Spring 2020 semester. Whether you are a new student, a current student, or a returning student, registration is currently underway for classes that begin Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Register in…
Board of Trustees Update: Dec, 2019
Trustees Navigate App The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees recently received a lesson in the app Navigate, the college’s newest student success tool, from Audrey Ellis, assistant director Student Success Management Systems Academic and Student Affairs. Ellis explained…
Governor Baker Appoints Lawrence Educator to NECC Board of Trustees
Shalimar Quiles, head of the Hennessey School in Lawrence, has been appointed to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. Born and raised in Lawrence and a 2008 graduate of Northern Essex, Quiles has…
Shalimar Quiles, head of the Hennessey School in Lawrence, has been appointed to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. Born and raised in Lawrence and a 2008 graduate of Northern Essex, Quiles has…
Explore Your Biases Dec. 2-4 at NECC
Northern Essex Community College will celebrate Unconscious Bias Week, Monday, December 2 through Wednesday, December 4 with three events that will help create a better understanding of equity on campus and help bridge gaps in our community. The events are…
Northern Essex Community College will celebrate Unconscious Bias Week, Monday, December 2 through Wednesday, December 4 with three events that will help create a better understanding of equity on campus and help bridge gaps in our community. The events are…
NECC Receives Recognition for Student Voting Rate
Northern Essex Community College was recently recognized for the high student voting rate of its students in the 2018 midterm elections. The college received a silver seal for Excellence in Student Voter Engagement in the 2019 ALL IN Challenge Awards. Close to…
Northern Essex Community College was recently recognized for the high student voting rate of its students in the 2018 midterm elections. The college received a silver seal for Excellence in Student Voter Engagement in the 2019 ALL IN Challenge Awards. Close to… 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… 
