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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…
Students Playing Esports are Elated
(Front to back) Muyi Valdez of Lawrence a general studies: health specialization major, Chris Long of Haverhill a computer information sciences major, Edwin Guzman of Lawrence a biology major, and Christian Bova of Lawrence and exploratory…
(Front to back) Muyi Valdez of Lawrence a general studies: health specialization major, Chris Long of Haverhill a computer information sciences major, Edwin Guzman of Lawrence a biology major, and Christian Bova of Lawrence and exploratory…
NECC has One of the Top Student Literary Magazines in US and Canada
“Parnassus,” Northern Essex Community College’s student, literary magazine, recently received a 2019 Magazine Pacemaker Award for literary/art from the Associated Collegiate Press, a prestigious, national, educational nonprofit This is the second…
“Parnassus,” Northern Essex Community College’s student, literary magazine, recently received a 2019 Magazine Pacemaker Award for literary/art from the Associated Collegiate Press, a prestigious, national, educational nonprofit This is the second…
Massachusetts Higher Ed Committee Visits NECC’s Lawrence Campus
Northern Essex Community College hosted the Massachusetts Joint…
Sneak Peek at The Heights at Haverhill
Declaring it is home to one of the best views in “all of the Merrimack…
Declaring it is home to one of the best views in “all of the Merrimack…
NECC/Methuen Police Academy Holds Graduation
A total of 35 men and women graduated on Friday, November 8, 2019, from the Northern Essex Community College/Methuen Police Academy in the NECC Sport…
A total of 35 men and women graduated on Friday, November 8, 2019, from the Northern Essex Community College/Methuen Police Academy in the NECC Sport…
NECC’s Dimitry Building is Rededicated
Cutting the ribbon during the re-dedication of Northern Essex Community College’s Dimitry Building at 45 Franklin St., Lawrence are from (L to R back row)Senator Barry Finegold, Rep. Frank Moran, Rep. Marcos Devers, Lawrence Mayor Dan…
Cutting the ribbon during the re-dedication of Northern Essex Community College’s Dimitry Building at 45 Franklin St., Lawrence are from (L to R back row)Senator Barry Finegold, Rep. Frank Moran, Rep. Marcos Devers, Lawrence Mayor Dan…
Students Advocate at State House for Community College
More than 200 Massachusetts community college students, faculty, and staff from 15 schools, including 7 students from Northern Essex, showed up at the…
More than 200 Massachusetts community college students, faculty, and staff from 15 schools, including 7 students from Northern Essex, showed up at the…
There’s a New Photographer on Campus
Just over a year ago, Alejandra Chandler was one of a dozen Northern Essex students photographed and interviewed for the then fledgling #FacesofNECC, a colorful student…
Just over a year ago, Alejandra Chandler was one of a dozen Northern Essex students photographed and interviewed for the then fledgling #FacesofNECC, a colorful student…
NECC Presents Alan Ball Comedy
An ostentatious wedding is held at a Tennessee Estate. What could possibly happen?…
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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… 
