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CC Daily: You’ve won the lottery jackpot! Now what?
This commentary from Northern Essex President Lane Glenn shows just how far donations can go when given to places like community colleges.
Eagle-Tribune: NECC student lands Amesbury job
A love of numbers runs in the family for Northern Essex Community College accounting student Nicholas Gilmore.
WHAV: Northern Essex Receives Grant to Train Unemployed and Underemployed in Health Fields
Northern Essex Community College was formally awarded a state grant this week to train unemployed and under-employed residents as certified nursing assistants and pharmacy technicians.
Haverhill Gazette: NECC student lands Amesbury job
A love of numbers runs in the family for Northern Essex Community College accounting student Nicholas Gilmore.
CommonWealth Beacon: Freedom of speech must remain sacred
Political disagreement should be settled at the ballot box or mediated through the legislative process, not forced by an assassin’s bullet, writes NECC President Lane Glenn.
Eagle-Tribune: Author Julia Alvarez inspires Lawrence audience
Dominican-American writer Julia Alvarez told a capacity crowd at Northern Essex Community College about our need to establish connections by telling and listening to each others’ stories.
MassLive: Leaders sound alarm on cuts to new Mass. free community college program
While tuition and fees are still covered, need-based stipends for the most economically disadvantaged students are being reduced, including for books, supplies and cost of living, by a couple of hundred dollars each.
Daily News: NECC Theater presents ‘All in the Timing’
The show is a collection of one-act comedic plays by David Ives, known for its witty, absurd, and existentially minded explorations of language, communication, and the human condition.
Eagle-Tribune: Teens tour colleges, get sneak peek at campus life
A group of Methuen teens caught their first glimpse of college, and not from pamphlets—from stepping foot on real campuses.
WHAV:Northern Essex Community College Adds Two More Programs Where Students Work at Their Own Speed
Northern Essex Community College is offering two more programs using the Competency-Based Education model that allows students to progress through coursework as soon as they show mastery of the required skills.
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Hard Work Earns Volleyball Captain All-Region Honors
Northern Essex Community College student-athlete Cherly BritoRosario doesn't shy away from a challenge, whether it's on the court, in the classroom, or at work. In fact, when she first enrolled as a Criminal Justice major in 2024, she was working… Faculty & Staff »
Knight Spotlight: Engineering Success!
The Knight Spotlight series features one-on-one interviews between President Lane Glenn and a member of the Northern Essex Community College faculty and staff. This week, President Glenn is talking with Doug Leaffer, Professor of Engineering - Physics. Professor Leaffer shares… 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 »
Base Manufacturing Program Launching to Meet Workforce Demand
A new non-credit program launching at Northern Essex Community College will address some of the most pressing needs of the Massachusetts workforce. Currently, there are 1.2 unemployed persons for every job opening and over 30,000 manufacturing positions available in the… Events »
NECC Celebrates Donor Impact
On Tuesday, November 4th, Northern Essex Community College welcomed more than 30 giving society members to campus for its fall Donor Appreciation Reception, an annual event… 
