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President Glenn Updates Haverhill City Council
The Spurk Building Renovations, the downtown Haverhill redevelopment, and the police and sheriff’s academies were just a few…
The Spurk Building Renovations, the downtown Haverhill redevelopment, and the police and sheriff’s academies were just a few…
Governor Baker Announces Community College Board Appointments
Governor Charlie Baker recently announced that Enterprise Bank’s Rosalin Acosta of Amesbury has been appointed to the Northern Essex Community College Board…
Governor Charlie Baker recently announced that Enterprise Bank’s Rosalin Acosta of Amesbury has been appointed to the Northern Essex Community College Board…
NECC Partners with OpenStax to Promote Free Textbooks
Northern Essex Community College is one of 11 colleges and universities chosen to participate in a strategic partnership with OpenStax, a nonprofit that offers free open resources to students, to encourage the use of free, peer-reviewed textbooks on campus. NECC was…
Opportunity Works Artists to Exhibit at NECC
A selection of art work by artists with developmental disabilities from the Haverhill and Newburyport OpArt program will be displayed in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace Gallery in the Harold Bentley Library on…
A selection of art work by artists with developmental disabilities from the Haverhill and Newburyport OpArt program will be displayed in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace Gallery in the Harold Bentley Library on…
Haverhill’s Spurk Building Ready for Major Renovation
The Spurk Building, usually a hub of activity on Northern Essex Community College’s Haverhill Campus, is now eerily quiet and it's not…
The Spurk Building, usually a hub of activity on Northern Essex Community College’s Haverhill Campus, is now eerily quiet and it's not…
New Service will help Local Residents with Credentials from Other Countries
More than 50 local residents from a host of countries attended an educational credentialing event at Northern Essex Community College Lawrence Campus on Monday, June…
Provident Bank CEO Appointed to Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board
Northern Essex Community College is pleased to announce David Mansfield, CEO of Provident Bank, as the newest appointed member of the NECC Foundation Board. Mansfield, a resident of West Newbury,…
Northern Essex Community College is pleased to announce David Mansfield, CEO of Provident Bank, as the newest appointed member of the NECC Foundation Board. Mansfield, a resident of West Newbury,…
June Trustee Notes
At the June 1 meeting of the Board of Trustees, Bill Heineman, vice president of academic and student affairs, shared plans for the renovation of the Spurk Building on the Haverhill Campus. The Spurk Building is “vital” to the college,…
Quarrybrook Hosts Open House
Nearly 100 members of the Northern Essex Community College community and their families attended an open house at…
Northern Essex Holds Moment of Silence for Orlando Victims
Under a sunny sky reminiscent of a Florida spring day,…
Under a sunny sky reminiscent of a Florida spring day,… 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… 
