Higher Ed Leaders Unite to Strengthen Community College Transfer Pathways  Northern Essex President Lane Glenn, UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen, and Salem State University President John Keenan discuss strategies for seeing students through the transfer process and onto degree completion and career attainment.  Haverhill, MA (January 21, 2026) – The…

Faculty Nationally Recognized with 2026 NISOD Awards Two members of the Northern Essex Community College faculty were recently named recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Awards for Excellence. This national honor recognizes outstanding faculty and staff at the country’s community colleges. [caption id="attachment_29712" align="aligncenter"…

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…

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…

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…

Fall 2025 Dean’s List Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six or more credits within the term, and…

WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ Friday-Sunday Ebenezer Scrooge, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Cratchit Family and all other Charles Dickens, characters come to life this weekend as Northern Essex Community College brings back “A Christmas Carol.”  

Daily News: A NECC success story A Northern Essex Community College health specialization student is among just four students from across the state honored at this year’s Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA) Scholarship Awards in New Bedford.  

Daily News: NECC presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ A beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage this weekend as Northern Essex Community College Music, in collaboration with NECC Theater in the Liberal Arts Division, presents “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.  

Eagle-Tribune: NECC student from Groveland earns state award A Northern Essex Community College health specialization student is among just four students from across the state honored at this year’s Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA) Scholarship Awards in New Bedford.