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“Peanut” Visits Northern Essex Community College
When the NECC Knights baseball team clinched the regional tournament in May, the first thing sophomore Derek Dolan said was “We have to call Peanut.” “Peanut” is the young…
When the NECC Knights baseball team clinched the regional tournament in May, the first thing sophomore Derek Dolan said was “We have to call Peanut.” “Peanut” is the young…
NECC Knights End Season at NJCAA World Series
For the second time in two years the Northern Essex Community College Knights baseball team went to the NJCAA Division III World Series in Tyler, TX. They finished eighth in the country. Last…
For the second time in two years the Northern Essex Community College Knights baseball team went to the NJCAA Division III World Series in Tyler, TX. They finished eighth in the country. Last…
U.S. Senator Cowan Visits NECC’s Lawrence Campus
Senator William (Mo) Cowan visited Northern Essex Community College’s Lawrence Campus on Tuesday, May 28, to learn how the college is partnering with local employers to prepare students for careers. The Senator heard from NECC President Lane Glenn, college administrators,…
Senator William (Mo) Cowan visited Northern Essex Community College’s Lawrence Campus on Tuesday, May 28, to learn how the college is partnering with local employers to prepare students for careers. The Senator heard from NECC President Lane Glenn, college administrators,…
Continuing Ed for Accountants Offered at NECC
The recently named Sidney G. Kotzen Institute of Continuing Professional Education for Accountants at Northern Essex Community College will offer a…
The recently named Sidney G. Kotzen Institute of Continuing Professional Education for Accountants at Northern Essex Community College will offer a…
NECC Knights Texas Bound
The Northern Essex Community College Knights baseball team will soon be off to Tyler, TX to participate in the NJCAA world series after its17-2 win over Holyoke Community…
The Northern Essex Community College Knights baseball team will soon be off to Tyler, TX to participate in the NJCAA world series after its17-2 win over Holyoke Community…
NECC Baseball Team Advances to Playoffs
With the two wins against Massachusetts Bay Community College, the Northern Essex Community College Knights baseball team advanced to the Region XXI playoffs for the third straight season. NECC defeated Massachusetts Bay in both ends…
With the two wins against Massachusetts Bay Community College, the Northern Essex Community College Knights baseball team advanced to the Region XXI playoffs for the third straight season. NECC defeated Massachusetts Bay in both ends…
Perfect Weather for NECC’s First Annual Campus Classic 5K and Fun Run
The weather was perfect for Northern Essex Community College’s First Annual Campus Classic 5K and Fun Run, and everyone—from the children who participated in the Fun Run to the competitive runners who ran the USATF certified 5K—gave the race two…
The weather was perfect for Northern Essex Community College’s First Annual Campus Classic 5K and Fun Run, and everyone—from the children who participated in the Fun Run to the competitive runners who ran the USATF certified 5K—gave the race two…
UMass Lowell is Coming to NECC’s Haverhill Campus
UMass Lowell is opening a Haverhill satellite campus at Northern Essex Community College. The new location brings the university’s strengths in educating working professionals, adult learners and traditional students to Haverhill. Already, more than 2,000 residents of the city and…
UMass Lowell is opening a Haverhill satellite campus at Northern Essex Community College. The new location brings the university’s strengths in educating working professionals, adult learners and traditional students to Haverhill. Already, more than 2,000 residents of the city and…
NECC Offers Summer Music Festival
Northern Essex Community College’s music program is offering a week-long Summer Music Festival at its Haverhill Campus for pianists, violinists, and ‘cellists…
Northern Essex Community College’s music program is offering a week-long Summer Music Festival at its Haverhill Campus for pianists, violinists, and ‘cellists…
Dell Donates Tablets to NECC
Four lucky and talented Northern Essex…
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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… 
