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Fall 2013 Dean’s List Announced
Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic affairs, Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of students to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 term. To be included, students must attain a grade point average of…
NECC Students Volunteer Their Time This Holiday Season
Northern Essex Community College students in Professor Isabelle Gagne’s Developmental Psychology 1: Childhood and Adolescence course took time to volunteer and donate goods to Emmaus Inc. in Haverhill this holiday season. After seeing a video in class on homelessness, Professor…
Northern Essex Community College students in Professor Isabelle Gagne’s Developmental Psychology 1: Childhood and Adolescence course took time to volunteer and donate goods to Emmaus Inc. in Haverhill this holiday season. After seeing a video in class on homelessness, Professor…
Former NECC Student Discusses Journey from NECC to Award Winning Journalist
Former Northern Essex Community College student Dustin Luca, an award winning journalist, was recently the guest speaker at a luncheon for students in the college’s Liberal Arts:…
Former Northern Essex Community College student Dustin Luca, an award winning journalist, was recently the guest speaker at a luncheon for students in the college’s Liberal Arts:…
Five Lawrence Residents Selected for NECC’s Student Outreach Squad
Five Northern Essex Community College students, all from Lawrence,…
Five Northern Essex Community College students, all from Lawrence,…
Former NECC Student Dishes on American Idol
For Northern Essex alumna Liz Bills, singing and music were always her comfort. When she was 25 she decided to make it her career; a…
For Northern Essex alumna Liz Bills, singing and music were always her comfort. When she was 25 she decided to make it her career; a…
NECC Honors its Veterans
Northern Essex Community College recognized members of the NECC community who…
Northern Essex Community College recognized members of the NECC community who…
NECC Alumna and American Idol Finalist Returns
Liz Bills, an American Idol finalist and former NECC student, will be featured at the Haverhill Chamber Expo held on Thursday, October 24 in the Northern…
Liz Bills, an American Idol finalist and former NECC student, will be featured at the Haverhill Chamber Expo held on Thursday, October 24 in the Northern…
iHealth Program Offers Career Advancement
When Letoya “Apollo” Mburu wanted to start his career he turned to Northern Essex. When he wanted to advance his career he returned to Northern Essex and its iHealth program. Born and raised…
When Letoya “Apollo” Mburu wanted to start his career he turned to Northern Essex. When he wanted to advance his career he returned to Northern Essex and its iHealth program. Born and raised…
NECC Graduate Receives Scholarship
Recent Northern Essex Community graduate Vicky Sherwood of Merrimac was selected from a nationwide pool of candidates to receive the Harold McPheeters Scholarship from the National Organization for Human Services. McPheeters is…
Recent Northern Essex Community graduate Vicky Sherwood of Merrimac was selected from a nationwide pool of candidates to receive the Harold McPheeters Scholarship from the National Organization for Human Services. McPheeters is…
Lending a Helping Hand Leads to Career in Emergency Medicine
A young friend’s open heart surgery prompted Seth Rohrer to embark on a career path in emergency medicine. Northern Essex helped him to continue on that…
A young friend’s open heart surgery prompted Seth Rohrer to embark on a career path in emergency medicine. Northern Essex helped him to continue on that… 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 »
Dan Blair Named Athletic Director of the Year
Haverhill, MA (March 16, 2026) – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics has named Northern Essex Community College Athletics Director Dan Blair as one of its 2026 Athletic Director of the Year (ADOY) Award recipients. NACDA announced the… 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
- Dan Blair Named Athletic Director of the Year
- Student Earns Selective Scholarship
- Eagle-Tribune: Northern Essex men roll into NJCAA Final Four
- The Boston Globe: Massachusetts community colleges to launch apprenticeship degree programs
- Eagle-Tribune: Northern Essex basketball wins national title!
