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NECC Pilots Math Strategies
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/07/03/state-tackles-remedial-math-needs-colleges/3pFZYtPhJJ4HZrGneP0UJI/story.html
NECC/Methuen Police Academy Graduates First Class
https://www.eagletribune.com/news/haverhill/northern-essex-police-academy-graduates-first-recruits/article_dcefafd7-7b85-5065-92e6-74cedf4de906.html
NECC Knights Reload for Next Year
https://www.eagletribune.com/sports/necc-baseball-reloading/article_5cabca6e-d648-537b-a0a2-babe35c4d4d4.html
NECC Student Trustee Profiled in Eagle Tribune
https://www.eagletribune.com/news/new-student-trustee-at-northern-essex-prepares-for-post/article_f11b1da0-eb66-5e72-bd26-edafc7194c51.html
Grad Discovered Passion for Computer Science
https://www.andovertownsman.com/news/education/problem-solved-unexpected-turn-leads-necc-grad-to-computer-science/article_5ba57507-0820-5c44-b727-cbdf08639e1a.html
NECC Taps into Local Solar Energy
https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/regional_news/solar-panels-installed-at-northern-essex-means-energy-savings/article_4742557c-613d-550c-898e-5902e57be353.html
2015 Grad is one of WCVB’s “Harding’s Heroes”
https://www.wcvb.com/news/hardings-hero-becomes-engineer-after-spending-time-at-walter-reed/33469900
2015 Commencement Speaker Shares Experience
https://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/20150609_Shonda_Rhimes_isn_t_the_only_one_onthe_Yes_Train.html
Archie Documentary at NECC in the Fall
https://www.eagletribune.com/news/haverhill/who-are-real-people-behind-archie-comic/article_2401f6cd-7a97-51ee-ba88-afac438e19a7.html
From fast food worker to prospective cop
https://www.eagletribune.com/from-fast-food-worker-to-prospective-cop/article_c82a9fd0-0f64-5f8e-9dcf-6a748bac76ec.html
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Student Literary Magazine Parnassus Wins Back-to-Back National Awards
For the second year in a row, The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, Parnassus, with a national Pacemaker Award. This makes Parnassus one of the top student collegiate magazines in the country,… 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 »
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 »
Students Recognized for Success in Re-Entry Program
When Rashad Diggs first walked through the doors of the STAR Center in Lawrence in March 2025, he wasn’t sure what to expect. A few months later, he stood before a cheering crowd of staff, classmates, and family members celebrating… 
