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Site of El Hefni Health & Technology Center is a Hub of Activity
If you’ve driven past the future site of NECC’s El Hefni Health & Technology Center on Common Street in Lawrence recently, you have likely noticed that within the…
If you’ve driven past the future site of NECC’s El Hefni Health & Technology Center on Common Street in Lawrence recently, you have likely noticed that within the…
NECC Receives $100,000 Grant from Walmart
Northern Essex Community College was selected…
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…
NECC Professors and Students Arrive in Italy
Ciao from Florence, Italy! Professors Marc Mannheimer and Barbara Stachniewicz and a group of six…
Ciao from Florence, Italy! Professors Marc Mannheimer and Barbara Stachniewicz and a group of six…
Amesbury HS Seniors Graduate with High School and College Credit
Twenty of the Amesbury High School seniors who were recognized at the high school's baccalaureate program on Tuesday, May 29 had accumulated an impressive number…
Twenty of the Amesbury High School seniors who were recognized at the high school's baccalaureate program on Tuesday, May 29 had accumulated an impressive number…
Knights Return Home: 3rd in the Nation
It was a bittersweet week for the Northern Essex Community College Knights men’s baseball team. The Knights, having won the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) District XXI championship, travelled to Tyler Texas to play against the top 8 teams…
It was a bittersweet week for the Northern Essex Community College Knights men’s baseball team. The Knights, having won the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) District XXI championship, travelled to Tyler Texas to play against the top 8 teams…
Over 1,000 Graduate from Northern Essex
“I have to tell you…you graduates have gotten a better education here at Northern Essex than most of those who have graduated…
Student Speaker is from Merrimac
Cecilly Deorocki of Merrimac has been selected to address the graduates as the student speaker at Northern Essex Community College’s May 19 Commencement. A 2009 graduate…
Cecilly Deorocki of Merrimac has been selected to address the graduates as the student speaker at Northern Essex Community College’s May 19 Commencement. A 2009 graduate…
Knights Win Division Championship Game
It was a busy and productive weekend for the Northern Essex Community College Knights men’s baseball team. In addition to beating Bunker Hill Community College, 16 to 4, in the National Junior…
It was a busy and productive weekend for the Northern Essex Community College Knights men’s baseball team. In addition to beating Bunker Hill Community College, 16 to 4, in the National Junior…
Northern Essex Inaugurates New President
“But as much as today is an inauguration, even more importantly, it is a celebration of all that this college is today, and all that it is…
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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… 
