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Alumna Returns to NECC as Commencement Speaker
Attorney Wendy Y. Estrella of Methuen, an alumna of Northern Essex Community College, will return to campus as its guest speaker during its 54th annual commencement on Saturday, May 21,…
March Trustee Update
This fall, Northern Essex will be the first community college in Massachusetts to offer an accelerated associate degree in criminal justice for officers who are working in the field, according to Paul Cavan, coordinator of the college’s CJ program, who…
NECC Summer Kids’ Program has New Location, New Courses
Designing an outdoor adventure game, making raisins dance, creating a secret garden stepping…
Designing an outdoor adventure game, making raisins dance, creating a secret garden stepping…
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Beloved children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2,…
Beloved children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2,…
NECC Celebrates Black History Month
In the fall of 1845 two of history’s greatest liberators and orators met in Dublin, Ireland. That historic meeting is the focus of Northern Essex Community College’s Black History Month Celebration on Tuesday, February…
In the fall of 1845 two of history’s greatest liberators and orators met in Dublin, Ireland. That historic meeting is the focus of Northern Essex Community College’s Black History Month Celebration on Tuesday, February…
Commissioner visits with Latino students on NECC campus
Eagle Tribune, 2-4-16, P. 1 BY ZOE MATHEWS zmathews@eagletribune.com LAWRENCE — Carlos Santiago, the first Latino to be named Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education, Wednesday visited the Lawrence campus of Northern Essex Community College, where about 60 percent of the…
February Trustees Report
Dr. Carlos Santiago, the Massachusetts commissioner of higher education, was the special guest at the February 3 meeting of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees. After spending a day at Northern Essex, meeting with students, faculty, staff, community…
DHE Commissioner has Whirlwind Tour of NECC
Dr. Carlos Santiago, Massachusetts commissioner of higher education since July, visited Northern Essex Community…
NECC ArtSpace Gallery Presents “I am Yorick”
California artist Erin Cooney will invite the public to explore mortality through her new exhibit “I am Yorick,” on display in the Northern Essex Community College Linda Hummel-Shea…
California artist Erin Cooney will invite the public to explore mortality through her new exhibit “I am Yorick,” on display in the Northern Essex Community College Linda Hummel-Shea…
Run to Join the President’s Running Club
Whether you are looking to get in shape or stay in shape, the NECC President’s Running Cub, which begins Monday,…
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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,… Most Viewed Stories
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- Eagle-Tribune: Northern Essex men roll into NJCAA Final Four
- The Boston Globe: Massachusetts community colleges to launch apprenticeship degree programs
- WHAV: Northern Essex Joins Five Other Community Colleges in Launching Apprenticeship Programs
- Daily News: NECC Early College students collect 3,300 cereal boxes
