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Daily News: NECC hosts first art exhibit of school year
The first art show of the 2023-24 academic year opens Tuesday on Northern Essex Community College’s Haverhill campus.
Eagle-Tribune: NECC to host first art show of the season
The first art show of the 2023-24 academic year will open on the Haverhill campus of Northern Essex Community College on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
CC Daily: How presidents on social media shape community college success
Through insights garnered from discussions with 10 community college presidents effectively leveraging social platforms, it becomes evident that the impact of a president’s role in social media extends far beyond information sharing – it is a powerful force that can…
CC Daily: A sample of enrollment jumps and reasons behind them
NECC is included in this roundup of enrollment jumps and the reasons behind them.
WHAV: ‘A Field of Lost Hair Ties’ Opens First Art Show of Season at Northern Essex Community College
The first art show of the 2023-24 academic year opens on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College Tuesday, Sept. 19, with “A Field of Lost Hair Ties.”
Boston Herald: In-state tuition costs for undocumented students rolls out
Brought to the U.S. from her native Tanzania as a 10-year-old, NECC student Joan Shauri told the audience of her move to Massachusetts, her time going to school in Andover and working to assimilate while studying hard in the hope…
CBS: New program will allow undocumented students in Massachusetts to get in-state tuition rates
Massachusetts is giving undocumented students a better chance at higher education. Governor Maura Healey says this is a change that will help everyone in the state.
NBC Boston: Undocumented high school graduates will now be eligible for in-state tuition in Mass.
State and education leaders gathered at Northern Essex Community College Tuesday to celebrate the passage of a law that makes undocumented high school graduates in Massachusetts eligible for in-state tuition and state financial aid.
State House News Service: Northern Essex Prepares for MassReconnect Program
With the signing of the state budget this week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey fulfilled one of her major campaign promises: free community college for the Commonwealth’s adults ages 25 and over.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Begins Free Classes for Those Eligible Under MassReconnect
Northern Essex Community College is ready to provide free courses to eligible students this fall now that the new state budget is in effect.
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High Hopes for NECC Athletics in Pre and Post Seasons
Haverhill, MA (October 30, 2025) — This past week brought good news for three Northern Essex Community College athletic teams. The men's basketball team learned it was ranked eighth in the NJCAA Preseason poll. And the men’s soccer and women’s… Faculty & Staff »
NECC Culinary Arts Program Welcomes New Coordinator
After more than 15 years working in restaurants ranging from cozy mom-and-pop diners to high-end catering operations, chef Bryan Philbrook has found a new home — in the classroom. As the new Culinary Arts degree program coordinator at Northern Essex,… Campus & Community »
October 2025 Board of Trustees Update
Haverhill, MA (October 1, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met on the Haverhill Campus for its October meeting. Topics included optimizing class schedules for students, a review of the supplemental budget, and an update on… Programs »
State Awards NECC $147,000 Grant for Workforce Training Program
Northern Essex Community College will receive $147,258 as part of a statewide initiative to create workforce training programs for adults looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they are awarding a total of $1.5 million… Events »
Dominican-American Author Julia Alvarez Visits Lawrence Community
Lawrence, MA (October 2, 2025) — The atrium of the Dimitry Building on Northern Essex’s Lawrence Campus was filled with warmth, wisdom, and literary legacy on Thursday evening, as celebrated Dominican-American author Julia Alvarez took center stage for a powerful… Most Viewed Stories
- NECC Culinary Arts Program Welcomes New Coordinator
- Alumni Q&A: Meet Glenda Cancel '09
- Launch of Entrepreneurship Hub at NECC
- High Hopes for NECC Athletics in Pre and Post Seasons
- State Awards NECC $147,000 Grant for Workforce Training Program
- WHAV: Northern Essex Receives Grant to Train Unemployed and Underemployed in Health Fields
