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Two Student Leaders Receive Outstanding Graduating Student Award
Haverhill residents Lana Viola and caitlin little are the 2025 recipients of the Outstanding Graduating Student Award, announced during NECC's 63rd commencement.
Northern Essex Celebrates Class of 2025
Haverhill, MA (May 17, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College celebrated the class of 2025 with its 63rd annual Commencement ceremony on the Haverhill Campus. More than 800 students earned certificates or degrees this past...
Students Honored at 2025 Awards Convocation
Graduating Northern Essex Community College students were honored for their achievements inside and outside the classroom at this year’s annual Awards Convocation. The May 12th ceremony was held in the Northern Essex Sport and Fitness...
Events
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MassCareers Info Session
Learn more about jobs and internships with a variety of state agencies.
Info Session: Free Community College
Learn how NECC is now free to eligible Massachusetts residents!
Campus Tour and Information Session
Visit us on the Lawrence campus for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.
NECC Spotlight
NECC Business Solutions
Stories of Us
The stories behind
Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Elijah Antunes, SGA President 2023-2024
Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez
