Student Earns Selective Scholarship

Northern Essex Community College student Dorothy Reynolds started the spring semester off with a double dose of good news: she was elected president of the Student Government Association, and she learned she received a $1500 scholarship from Granite Edvance. The…

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…

Northern Essex Hosts Legislative Breakfast

Haverhill, MA (March 13, 2026) —  State legislators from across the Merrimack Valley convened at the Haverhill campus of Northern Essex Community College (NECC) recently to discuss the impact of state and federal policy and funding on higher education in…

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…

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,…