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NECC Creates Emergency Fund for Students Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
Many Northern Essex Community College students are living paycheck to paycheck with limited resources, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more challenging for them to continue their education. Recognizing how difficult this is, Northern Essex has created the…
Many Northern Essex Community College students are living paycheck to paycheck with limited resources, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more challenging for them to continue their education. Recognizing how difficult this is, Northern Essex has created the…
College for Kids and STEM Academy Return
Dr. Seuss Theater, Koding for Kids, Crazy Chemists and Apocalypse Survival 101 are just a few of the courses being offered this summer at Northern Essex…
Dr. Seuss Theater, Koding for Kids, Crazy Chemists and Apocalypse Survival 101 are just a few of the courses being offered this summer at Northern Essex…
NECC Now Running Essex County Corrections Educational Programs
The recent PBS documentary series College Behind Bars claims that, as a country, we…
Board of Trustees Update: March 2020
Denis Boucher, program…
Denis Boucher, program…
It’s Lights, Camera, Action at NECC
The El-Hefni Allied Health and Technology Building may have been designed to house NECC’s health programs, but several times a…
The El-Hefni Allied Health and Technology Building may have been designed to house NECC’s health programs, but several times a…
Nominate an Outstanding Graduate for Student Speaker on May 16
One of the highlights of commencement each year is the speech by a graduating student who has been selected by faculty…
One of the highlights of commencement each year is the speech by a graduating student who has been selected by faculty…
NECC Sponsors 12th Annual Peace Poetry Contest
Original poetry promoting an understanding of peace is being sought for Northern Essex Community College’s 12th Annual Peace Poetry Contest and Reading. Students from K-12 classrooms (both public and private) and those adults affiliated with these schools are invited to…
Original poetry promoting an understanding of peace is being sought for Northern Essex Community College’s 12th Annual Peace Poetry Contest and Reading. Students from K-12 classrooms (both public and private) and those adults affiliated with these schools are invited to…
New Scholarship Designed for New NECC Students
A new First-Year Knight’s Scholarship, for students who are new to Northern Essex Community College, has been created for students enrolled for the Fall 2020 semester. This is one of two scholarships specifically available for incoming freshmen. This scholarship was…
A new First-Year Knight’s Scholarship, for students who are new to Northern Essex Community College, has been created for students enrolled for the Fall 2020 semester. This is one of two scholarships specifically available for incoming freshmen. This scholarship was…
Exploring the Risks of Poor Immigration Policies
Dr. Westy Egmont, founding director of Boston College School of Social Work's Immigrant Integration Lab, used facts, history, and contemporary stories to present a…
NECC Students Take Honors at Theater Festival
Northern Essex Community College theater students recently walked away with a record number…
Northern Essex Community College theater students recently walked away with a record number… Past articles by year
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Student Journalists Win Three Regional Awards
Haverhill, MA (March 31, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won three awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better Newspaper competition. Daniela Valdivia-Terres… Faculty & Staff »
NECC Alumni Magazine Wins National Award
Washington, D.C.— The Northern Essex Community College's biannual alumni magazine recently earned recognition from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The Spring '25 edition of alumnecc, Finding the Helpers, was awarded a silver Paragon in the magazine… Campus & Community »
Grant Provides Additional Laptops for Library’s Lending Program
Northern Essex Community College’s Laptop Lending Program is more than doubling in size, thanks to a generous grant program from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI). The Healey-Driscoll Administration and MBI recently announced the distribution of nearly…Programs »
NECC Among Colleges Launching New Apprenticeship Degree Programs
Boston, MA (March 10, 2026) — Six Massachusetts community colleges are partnering with employers across the state to launch new apprenticeship degree programs that combine paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework—connecting students to high-growth careers while helping employers close critical… Events »
NECC Theater Presents “Angels in America”
Haverhill, MA (April 9, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College Theater is proud to present this spring's production, "Angels in America," by Tony Kushner. The show will be performed April 30- May 3 at the Chester H. Hawrylciw Theater in… 
