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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…

Board of Trustees February 2025 Update
Haverhill, MA (February 5, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees gathered for its first meeting of 2025 on the Haverhill Campus earlier this month. The meeting included details of a new partnership that will benefit students,…

El Hefni Building Goes Hollywood
What started out as a small, independent film is now likely heading for a major national release. "Sorry, Baby" was shot partially on the Northern…

Training the Trainers: NECC Police Academy Instructors Equipped with “Gold Standard” Response Curriculum
Content note: this story includes brief descriptions and photos of simulated active shooter events. It's a situation no one hopes to face: an attacker is targeting or among a group of people. And yet, it's a reality for thousands of…

Board of Trustees December 2024 Update
The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees gathered for its last meeting of the calendar year on December 11 on the Lawrence Campus. The agenda included an update on the college's finances, details of the next steps in exploring…

NECC MassReconnect Student Highlighted by MA Senate President
Boston, MA (January 1, 2025) – As the Massachusetts State Senate convened for its 194th legislative session, Northern Essex Community College student Jose Cervantes was among those in the gallery. He and his daughter attended at the invitation of Senator…

Top Stories of 2024
The year 2024 has been historic for Northern Essex Community College. We saw the advent of free community college, started exploring the creation of an innovative shared campus with Whittier Tech, celebrated our students and programs, and "hired" everyone's favorite…

Milestone in Exploring a Shared Campus: Whittier Tech Invited to MSBA Eligibility Phase for New Construction
Haverhill, MA (December 14, 2024)—Whittier Tech High School has been invited into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Eligibility Phase. This milestone represents an opportunity to create a modern, innovative learning environment that will benefit students, communities, and the regional…

“A Christmas Carol” at NECC
A beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage this weekend as Northern Essex Community College Music, in collaboration with NECC Theater in the Liberal Arts Division, presents "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Four performances will be held from Friday,…

Whittier Tech Communities Sign Agreement to Work Together on Proposed NECC Shared Campus High School
(Haverhill, MA) -- Elected leaders in 10 communities in the Whittier Tech regional school district have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement that they will work together to move forward a new, first-of-its-kind proposal to build a new high…

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