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Three Honored for Work at NECC
Three Northern Essex Community College employees Linda Comeau of Haverhill, Linda Hudson of Merrimac, and Clare Thompson-Ostrander of Amesbury recently received the quarterly employee recognition award…
Three Northern Essex Community College employees Linda Comeau of Haverhill, Linda Hudson of Merrimac, and Clare Thompson-Ostrander of Amesbury recently received the quarterly employee recognition award…
Suffolk University Coach Named NECC Baseball Coach
Jeff Mejia of North Reading, currently assistant baseball coach at Suffolk University, is the new head coach of the Northern Essex Community College Knights, NECC’s baseball team, which was third in the nation…
Jeff Mejia of North Reading, currently assistant baseball coach at Suffolk University, is the new head coach of the Northern Essex Community College Knights, NECC’s baseball team, which was third in the nation…
Coach Shanahan Moves on to Another Diamond
After four years, one conference win and a trip to the junior college world series, Northern Essex Community College baseball coach Chris Shanahan has resigned to pursue a…
After four years, one conference win and a trip to the junior college world series, Northern Essex Community College baseball coach Chris Shanahan has resigned to pursue a…
NECC Hires Executive Director of Workforce Development
Northern Essex Community College has hired George Moriarty of Haverhill as the new executive director of workforce development and corporate relations. A workforce development professional…
Northern Essex Community College has hired George Moriarty of Haverhill as the new executive director of workforce development and corporate relations. A workforce development professional…
NECC Employees Honored
Three Northern Essex Community College employees Michelle Deane of Haverhill, Joan Scionti of North Salem, N.H., and Robert West of Manchester, N.H. recently received the quarterly…
Three Northern Essex Community College employees Michelle Deane of Haverhill, Joan Scionti of North Salem, N.H., and Robert West of Manchester, N.H. recently received the quarterly…
NECC Administrator Receives New Title and Award
Sue Grolnic, of Newburyport, Northern Essex Community College’s Dean of Experiential Learning in Academic Affairs and former Dean of Arts, Business, Communication & Technology was honored recently…
Sue Grolnic, of Newburyport, Northern Essex Community College’s Dean of Experiential Learning in Academic Affairs and former Dean of Arts, Business, Communication & Technology was honored recently…
NECC Names New Community Relations Director in Lawrence
Silvia Serrano of Stoneham was recently appointed director of community relations at Northern Essex Community College, Lawrence Campus. She will serve as a liaison for the college…
Silvia Serrano of Stoneham was recently appointed director of community relations at Northern Essex Community College, Lawrence Campus. She will serve as a liaison for the college…
Professors Receive Distance Education Awards
Two Northern Essex Community College professors, Paul Zipper of Haverhill and John Murray of Kittery, ME, are the recipients of the Massachusetts College’s Online (MCO) Course of Distinction (COD) Award given to state…
Two Northern Essex Community College professors, Paul Zipper of Haverhill and John Murray of Kittery, ME, are the recipients of the Massachusetts College’s Online (MCO) Course of Distinction (COD) Award given to state…
NECC Professor Yeager is honored as a Young Leader
Northern Essex Community College was well represented when Merrimack Valley Business Magazine honored “40 under 40” on Friday, June 15…
Northern Essex Community College was well represented when Merrimack Valley Business Magazine honored “40 under 40” on Friday, June 15…
Former NECC President, Retired ESL Instructor, and Retired Dean Receive Honor from College
Haverhill resident and retired English as a Second Language faculty member Jane Thiefels, former Northern Essex Community College president…
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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… 
