NECC Student Stars in New Movie “Champions”

James Day Keith might be a familiar face if you've spent much time on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. In addition to taking classes, he works in the cafe in the Spurk Building. Now, Keith is getting…

Northern Essex Welcomes New MassHire Executive Director

Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 17, 2023)– After an extensive search, Northern Essex Community College is proud to welcome James Henderson as the new Executive Director of the MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center. James Henderson is…

Stratton named NJCAA East District Coach of the Year

By Dan Blair, NECC Director of Athletics Utica, NY (March 14, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College head men’s basketball Darren Stratton was named the NJCAA East District Coach of the Year on Tuesday evening at the National Championships award…

NECC Creates New Center for MassReconnect Students

Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (March 9, 2023)– More than 1.8 million adults in Massachusetts could be eligible for free community college under Governor Healey’s MassReconnect Program. The Governor, surrounded by the Workforce Skills Cabinet and community college presidents, officially unveiled…

Spring Semester Starts at NECC with Keynote Address from Jay Ash

Haverhill, MA (January 17, 2023)– The 2023 spring semester is officially underway at Northern Essex Community College, following an interactive Spring Convocation on January 17. Special guests from the NECC Board of Trustees, the Massachusetts Association for Community Colleges, The…