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UMass Lowell President to Address NECC Grads
Northern Essex Community College will hold its 50th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 19, at 11 a.m. under a white tent on the quadrangle on the Haverhill…
NECC Breaks Ground for El-Hefni Health and Technology Center
On Thursday, April 12 at 10 a.m., Northern Essex Community College broke ground on the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Health and Technology Center on Common Street in Lawrence, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2013. The new building…
On Thursday, April 12 at 10 a.m., Northern Essex Community College broke ground on the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Health and Technology Center on Common Street in Lawrence, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2013. The new building… 
General Court Celebrates Northern Essex Community College’s 50th Anniversary
On March 7, 2012, the State Representative Brian S. Dempsey (D- Haverhill), State Representative Michael Costello (D- Newburyport)…
On March 7, 2012, the State Representative Brian S. Dempsey (D- Haverhill), State Representative Michael Costello (D- Newburyport)…
Greater Haverhill Chamber Recognizes NECC
At the Greater Haverhill Chamber’s Annual Business Awards Breakfast, Northern Essex Community College was recognized as the chamber’s business of the year in the education category. In…
NECC Presents “Love Letters”
What is better than having a long-time married couple play the leads in A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters”? How about two long-time married couples. Northern Essex Community…
What is better than having a long-time married couple play the leads in A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters”? How about two long-time married couples. Northern Essex Community…
Successful NECC Alum Shares Secrets to Success
What can you do with an associate degree in business from Northern…
What can you do with an associate degree in business from Northern…
US Attorney Carmen Ortiz will Speak as Part of NECC White Fund Lecture Series
Carmen Ortiz, the first Hispanic and the first woman to represent Massachusetts as United States (U.S.) Attorney, will be the featured speaker at Northern Essex Community College’s White Fund Lecture Series on…
InTown Mall Comes Tumbling Down
The frigid temperatures did not discourage a crowd of local officials, business people, Northern Essex Community College trustees and foundation members, and residents of the Merrimack Valley, who gathered at the corner of Common and Hampshire Streets in Lawrence Tuesday…
The frigid temperatures did not discourage a crowd of local officials, business people, Northern Essex Community College trustees and foundation members, and residents of the Merrimack Valley, who gathered at the corner of Common and Hampshire Streets in Lawrence Tuesday… 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… 
