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How a Self-Taught Creator is Transforming NECC Athletics Media
When you ask Talan Stratton, a second-year student at Northern Essex Community College, how he found his way into sports media, he laughs a little. “I actually came here for environmental science,” he says. His journey at NECC has taken…
When you ask Talan Stratton, a second-year student at Northern Essex Community College, how he found his way into sports media, he laughs a little. “I actually came here for environmental science,” he says. His journey at NECC has taken…
NECC Theater to Perform The Vagina Monologues at Regional Competition
Haverhill, MA (December 11, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College Theater is once again taking center stage among the region's best programs. The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) has selected NECC Theater to perform its spring 2025 production…
Haverhill, MA (December 11, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College Theater is once again taking center stage among the region's best programs. The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) has selected NECC Theater to perform its spring 2025 production…
Scholarship Winner Found NECC with a Little Help from her Friend
A Northern Essex Community College General Studies: 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, MA. Kristie Eaton, of Groveland, is part of…
A Northern Essex Community College General Studies: 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, MA. Kristie Eaton, of Groveland, is part of…
Hard Work Earns Volleyball Captain All-Region Honors
Northern Essex Community College student-athlete Cherly BritoRosario doesn't shy away from a challenge, whether it's on the court, in the classroom, or at work. In fact, when she first enrolled as a Criminal Justice major in 2024, she was working…
Northern Essex Community College student-athlete Cherly BritoRosario doesn't shy away from a challenge, whether it's on the court, in the classroom, or at work. In fact, when she first enrolled as a Criminal Justice major in 2024, she was working…
Knights Score First-Ever National Tournament Victory
Herkimer, NY (November 13, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team picked up its first-ever national tournament victory on Thursday night as it defeated Raritan Valley 4-0 at Wehrum Stadium on the campus of Herkimer College.…
Herkimer, NY (November 13, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team picked up its first-ever national tournament victory on Thursday night as it defeated Raritan Valley 4-0 at Wehrum Stadium on the campus of Herkimer College.…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Alumni Q&A: Meet Glenda Cancel ’09
Occupation: District Residency and Truant Officer for Lawrence Public Schools; Real Estate Agent, Jason Mitchell Group What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling?…
Occupation: District Residency and Truant Officer for Lawrence Public Schools; Real Estate Agent, Jason Mitchell Group What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling?…
Internship Leads to Job Created for NECC Student
A love of numbers runs in the family for Northern Essex Community College accounting student Nicholas Gilmore. His mother works as an accountant, but he didn’t necessarily intend to follow in her footsteps. Following graduation from Austin Preparatory School in…
A love of numbers runs in the family for Northern Essex Community College accounting student Nicholas Gilmore. His mother works as an accountant, but he didn’t necessarily intend to follow in her footsteps. Following graduation from Austin Preparatory School in…
Alumni Q&A: Meet Shawn Pinette ’23
Occupation: Senior Teller, Brookline Bank; Germanic Philology Graduate Student, Signum University What initially inspired you to attend NECC? I had dropped out…
Occupation: Senior Teller, Brookline Bank; Germanic Philology Graduate Student, Signum University What initially inspired you to attend NECC? I had dropped out… Past articles by year
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Knights Win First-Ever National Championship
Herkimer, NY (March 14, 2026) — The Northern Essex Community College men's basketball team has made history: they are the first college athletic team to win a national title. The Knights defeated Dallas Richland College (Dallas, TX) 68-62 Saturday night… 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 »
NECC Among Colleges Launching New Apprenticeship Degree Programs
Boston, MA (March 10, 2026) — Six Massachusetts community colleges are partnering with employers across the state to launch new apprenticeship degree programs that combine paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework—connecting students to high-growth careers while helping employers close critical… 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
- Knights Win First-Ever National Championship
- Student Earns Selective Scholarship
- NECC Among Colleges Launching New Apprenticeship Degree Programs
- Eagle-Tribune: Northern Essex men roll into NJCAA Final Four
- The Boston Globe: Massachusetts community colleges to launch apprenticeship degree programs
- Daily News: NECC Early College students collect 3,300 cereal boxes
