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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.
Daily News: NECC announces new fund to benefit health care students
Earlier this year, Sylvia Hallsworth, an assistant dean emerita of health professions at Northern Essex Community College, established the Dr. Sylvia G. Hallsworth Fund.
New York Times: Massachusetts governor proposes $400 million for colleges, citing federal ‘uncertainty.’
Northern Essex President Lane Glenn shares how the proposal is a strategic first step in making up for some of the recent losses in federal research funding.
CC Daily: A nation of immigrants imperiled
"Today, programs are in danger of elimination, as the Trump administration has announced that $716 million in adult education program funding that was supposed to be distributed to states by July 1 is being withheld..." writes NECC President Lane Glenn…
Eagle-Tribune: Methuen woman joins NECC Foundation Board
A bank executive and local volunteer has joined the Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board.
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.
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Knights Make History with #1 Seed at National Tournament
Haverhill, MA (March 4, 2026) – The NJCAA Men’s Basketball Committee has announced Northern Essex Community College as the number one overall seed for the national tournament set to get underway on Wednesday, March 11th, on the campus of Herkimer… Faculty & Staff »
Instructor Kevin Keleher Wants to Build the Future of HR
When students enter Kevin Keleher’s Human Resources certificate program, they’re not just learning about policies and procedures—they’re learning how people shape the success of every organization. Keleher’s path to Human Resources didn’t begin in HR at all. In fact, his…Campus & Community »
Women of the NECC-MPTC Academy Discover Their Calling and Community Together
This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to spotlight the women of this year’s Northern Essex Community College Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) cohort. These future officers who are not only preparing to serve communities across the Merrimack Valley and Commonwealth… Programs »
Early College Students Collect and Donate 3300 Boxes of Cereal
Haverhill and Amesbury, MA (March 5, 2026) — National Cereal Day is this Saturday, but Northern Essex Community College's Business 101 students, taught by Trish Tupaj, got a head start on the celebrations. The Amesbury High School students, who are… Events »
NECC to Hold Fourth Annual Impact Awards
Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the fourth annual Impact Awards. The following outstanding community members will be honored at a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday,… Most Viewed Stories
- Women of the NECC-MPTC Academy Discover Their Calling and Community Together
- Knights Win Fourth NJCAA Region 21/East District Championship
- Early College Students Collect and Donate 3300 Boxes of Cereal
- Instructor Kevin Keleher Wants to Build the Future of HR
- Knights Make History with #1 Seed at National Tournament
