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NECC Professor Publishes Textbook, Thanks to Sabbatical Leave Behavioral Sciences Professor Kristi Arford has taught at Northern Essex for 10 years, but she was never satisfied with the textbooks available in her field. “They were written in a boring, dry…
Nonprofit Plans Art Gala at NECC
NECC photography student and cancer patient Priscilla Westaway has formed a nonprofit to raise money for cancer patients and their families. She has created more than 100 pieces of blown glass that will be sold with…
NECC photography student and cancer patient Priscilla Westaway has formed a nonprofit to raise money for cancer patients and their families. She has created more than 100 pieces of blown glass that will be sold with…
NECC Deaf Community Helps Deaf Fire Victims
In the immediate aftermath…
In the immediate aftermath…
NECC/MPD Academy Graduates Largest Class
“I commend you and thank you for your career choice in deciding to become a police officer. You will not find another more…
“I commend you and thank you for your career choice in deciding to become a police officer. You will not find another more…
Registration Open for Campus Classic 5K
There is still time to register for Northern Essex Community College's Campus Classic 5K and Fun Run to be held Saturday, Oct. 13, beginning at…
There is still time to register for Northern Essex Community College's Campus Classic 5K and Fun Run to be held Saturday, Oct. 13, beginning at…
NECC Launches Food Initiatives this Month
One returning initiative and two new initiatives…
One returning initiative and two new initiatives…
Essex Chamber Music Players Announce 2018-2019 Concert Season
The Essex Chamber Music Players (ECMP), in residence at Northern Essex Community College (NECC), has announced its 2018/2019 concert season. Monday, Oct. 15, - Special Concert event,…
The Essex Chamber Music Players (ECMP), in residence at Northern Essex Community College (NECC), has announced its 2018/2019 concert season. Monday, Oct. 15, - Special Concert event,…
Restaurant Entrepreneur Wanted for Revolving Test Kitchen at NECC
Launched on December 1, 2016, the Revolving Test Kitchen (RTK) is an incubator and…
Launched on December 1, 2016, the Revolving Test Kitchen (RTK) is an incubator and…
NECC Receives Workforce Training Grant to Provide Skills Training for Local Employees
Northern Essex Community College has received a $142,313 Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund grant to provide leadership, management, and supervisory skills…
Northern Essex Community College has received a $142,313 Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund grant to provide leadership, management, and supervisory skills…
Fall Convocation Opens Semester
Community colleges and the future of public higher education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts were the topic at the Tuesday, Sept.4, Northern Essex Community College fall convocation, when Massachusetts Secretary…
Community colleges and the future of public higher education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts were the topic at the Tuesday, Sept.4, Northern Essex Community College fall convocation, when Massachusetts Secretary… Past articles by year
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Student Earns Selective Scholarship
Northern Essex Community College student Dorothy Reynolds started the spring semester off with a double dose of good news: she was elected president of the Student Government Association, and she learned she received a $1500 scholarship from Granite Edvance. The… Faculty & Staff »
Instructor Kevin Keleher Wants to Build the Future of HR
When students enter Kevin Keleher’s Human Resources certificate program, they’re not just learning about policies and procedures—they’re learning how people shape the success of every organization. Keleher’s path to Human Resources didn’t begin in HR at all. In fact, his… Campus & Community »
Women of the NECC-MPTC Academy Discover Their Calling and Community Together
This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to spotlight the women of this year’s Northern Essex Community College Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) cohort. These future officers who are not only preparing to serve communities across the Merrimack Valley and Commonwealth… 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 to Hold Fourth Annual Impact Awards
Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the fourth annual Impact Awards. The following outstanding community members will be honored at a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday,… 
