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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 Mañana” Friday morning to join…

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 TimelyCare app to log on…

NECC Music Professor Emeritus Plans Festival Honoring Robert Frost
An afternoon of music woven together with the poetry of Robert Frost, America’s most beloved poet, will be held on April 27 at the Lawrence Public Library. Frost grew up in Lawrence and was valedictorian of his class at Lawrence…

The Ripple Effect of NECC Theater
In the fall of 2024, audiences from across the Merrimack Valley were taking in the Northern Essex Community College Theater production of "Hurricane Diane." A new revival of the show had just swept into Newburyport’s Fire House Center for the…

Community Leaders Voice Optimism for New Whittier Tech High School and Local Cost-Sharing Arrangement
Just-released UMass Donahue Institute study recommends “collaborative shared campus model” in which WT and NECC share space and services. Representatives from Whittier Tech’s communities, including mayors, town managers, and city councilors and select board members, have expressed strong interest and…
Board of Trustees March 2025 Update
Haverhill, MA (March 5, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees convened for its March meeting on Wednesday, March 5, on the Haverhill Campus. Topics included the results of a change in placement testing for students, how…

NECC Culinary Students to Prepare Friday Lunches at BOSA
Haverhill, MA (March 14, 2025)– On Friday, March 28th, BOSA Coastal Italian in Downtown Haverhill launches their “Rising Stars” lunch program in partnership with Northern Essex Community College. As part of a hands-on learning experience, students from the NECC culinary…

Knights Rally in Closing Minute to Secure 3rd Straight Regional Title
Warwick, RI (March 2, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team led Sunday afternoon’s regional championship game for a total of 36 seconds,…

Merrimack College & NECC Sign Joint Admissions and Transfer Partnership Agreement
Haverhill, MA (February 24, 2025) – A new joint admissions agreement between Northern Essex Community College and Merrimack College will provide NECC students with more seamless pathways to continue their education after graduating with their associate degrees. Under the agreement,…

NECC to Hold Third Annual Impact Awards
Haverhill, MA (February 13, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the third annual Impact Awards. The following outstanding community members will be honored…
