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Haverhill’s Vargas Will Speak at NECC Graduation
State Representative Andy X. Vargas (D-Haverhill) will be the featured speaker at Northern Essex Community College’s 56th annual commencement…
Poster Designed for Disability Awareness
When Lance Hidy, Northern Essex Community College’s accessible media specialist, first learned that most individuals with disabilities either…
When Lance Hidy, Northern Essex Community College’s accessible media specialist, first learned that most individuals with disabilities either…
NECC Offers Alternative Spring Break Activities
Some civic-minded Northern…
Some civic-minded Northern… 
NECC Launches #FacesofNECC
Jose Garcia likes to tell other people’s stories…with his camera. To that end, the former Northern Essex Community College Information Technology…
Grant Will Help NECC Expand Early College Programs in Partnership with Area High Schools
Local high school students will benefit from a $10,000 early college program grant, which…
Local high school students will benefit from a $10,000 early college program grant, which…
NECC/Methuen Police Academy Graduates 56
Attending the Northern Essex Community College/Methuen Police Academy is like earning your associate degree, playing a varsity sport, and being in…
Attending the Northern Essex Community College/Methuen Police Academy is like earning your associate degree, playing a varsity sport, and being in…
Turkish Artist Exhibits at NECC’s ArtSpace
Intimacy and female sexuality are the focus of Turkish artist and animator Çağıl Harmandar’s solo show titled “Touch the…
Intimacy and female sexuality are the focus of Turkish artist and animator Çağıl Harmandar’s solo show titled “Touch the…
Knights Head for State Tournament This Weekend
Haverhill, MA (February 21, 2018) – After missing out a year ago, the Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team is set to make their return to post-season play this weekend. The Knights have earned the fourth seed in the…
Haverhill, MA (February 21, 2018) – After missing out a year ago, the Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team is set to make their return to post-season play this weekend. The Knights have earned the fourth seed in the…
NECC to Hold Health & Wellness Fair
A Health & Wellness Fair will be held Monday, March 5, at Northern Essex Community College from 9 a.m. to noon in the lobby of…
A Health & Wellness Fair will be held Monday, March 5, at Northern Essex Community College from 9 a.m. to noon in the lobby of… 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… 
