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Daily News: Northern Essex celebrates adult education students
Northern Essex Community College celebrated dozens of students at the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 end-of-year ceremony late last week.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Celebrates Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025
Northern Essex Community College celebrated dozens of students in the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 end-of-year ceremony late last week.
Eagle-Tribune: End-of-year celebration honors Center for Adult Education students
Northern Essex Community College celebrated dozens of students in the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 end-of-year ceremony on June 26.
Eagle-Tribune: Another NECC baseball success story: Castro is St. Bonaventure-bound
Earlier this week, Manny Castro committed to Div. 1 St. Bonaventure to finish off his college career.
Boston Globe: Don’t cut Pell grants for part-time students
Proposal changes to the Pell Program could threaten Massachusetts’ free community college program.
Chronicle of Higher Education: Thousands of College Students Could Soon Lose Their Pell Grants
At Northern Essex Community College, 78 percent of the students are enrolled part-time, said Lane Glenn, the college’s president.
Inside Higher Ed: Community Colleges Fear Proposed Changes to Pell
The House’s budget would strip Pell Grants from many part-time students. That’s bad news for community colleges.
CommonWealth Beacon: Trump cuts would devastate community colleges
NECC President Lane Glenn: Attacks on Harvard and other Ivy League schools are getting all the attention, but they serve a tiny fraction of the number of students who attend two-year colleges facing dire threats
CC Daily: Standing up against proposed higher ed cuts
President Glenn shares how proposals for changes to Federal aid could drastically affect the students who need it most.
The New York Times: Harvard’s Stand Against Trump Is Helping It Raise More Money
Even college leaders who have been critical of Harvard gave [the university] some qualified support this week. Lane Glenn, the president of Northern Essex Community College, has previously argued that the university should do more to help poorer colleges. His…
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Meet Student Kenberly Prospere: Where Support Means Student Success
At 17 years old, Northern Essex Community College student Kenberly Prospere already had a foothold in the healthcare field. Working as a Medical Assistant confirmed her early plan to pursue nursing, and when she enrolled at Northern Essex, she expected… Faculty & Staff »
Knight Spotlight: Bringing the Fun
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 sits down with Brianna Sorensen, NECC's assistant director of student activities, who 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 »
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 »
Meet the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Haverhill, MA (January 12, 2026) – The Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department is proud to announce the inductees for the sixth class of the Northern Essex Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s induction ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, March… 
