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NECC V.P. González de Jesús Appears on National Broadcast
Support for international students at Northern Essex Community College was in the national spotlight today. Vice President of the Lawrence Campus and Community Relations, Dr. Naydeen González de Jesús, appeared on Univision’s “Voz de la...
New Partnership Offers 24/7 Mental Health Care Access for Students
Northern Essex Community College has partnered with virtual health and well-being provider TimelyCare to offer students round-the-clock access to mental health support. The service is free and confidential. Students can visit TimelyCare.com/necc or download the...
The New York Times: Harvard’s Stand Against Trump Is Helping It Raise More Money
Even college leaders who have been critical of Harvard gave [the university] some qualified support this week. Lane Glenn, the president of Northern Essex Community College, has previously argued that the university should do more...
Events
Events CalendarApril is Community College Month 💙💛
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
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Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Elijah Antunes, SGA President 2023-2024
Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez
