Home » Archive by Category
Past articles by year
Articles in: Campus & Community
December Trustee Notes
College has New Mission Statement Northern Essex’s mission statement has stayed the same since it was created in 1992 to align with the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education’s mission statement. At the December meeting, trustees voted unanimously to approve a…
NECC Announces Accelerated Classes During Winter Break
For the first time in decades, maybe ever, Northern Essex Community College is offering accelerated courses during the January break for students who want to get ahead. These courses are open to current Northern Essex students as well as…
For the first time in decades, maybe ever, Northern Essex Community College is offering accelerated courses during the January break for students who want to get ahead. These courses are open to current Northern Essex students as well as…
Information Literacy Lab Opens on Lawrence Campus
Bill Heineman, NECC’s vice president of academic and…
ValleyWorks Career Center and NECC Celebrate New Partnership
What was for years Northern Essex…
What was for years Northern Essex…
Local Employers Learn How to Build Talent
Over 200 local…
Over 200 local…
NECC Signs Second International Articulation Agreement
Lane Glenn, president of NECC, and Peter John, vice chancellor of the University of West London, (front left and right) recently signed an international articulation and study abroad agreement. Shown back row left to right are…
Lane Glenn, president of NECC, and Peter John, vice chancellor of the University of West London, (front left and right) recently signed an international articulation and study abroad agreement. Shown back row left to right are…
Author Dubus Reads at NECC Tea
When author Andre Dubus III attended the Women of NECC’s annual tea November 5, he shared a personal…
When author Andre Dubus III attended the Women of NECC’s annual tea November 5, he shared a personal…
The New Hub in Lawrence will Serve NECC Students and the Community
On Thursday evening, Nov. 6, business and community leaders gathered at 420 Common Street to celebrate a new…
On Thursday evening, Nov. 6, business and community leaders gathered at 420 Common Street to celebrate a new…
HC Media Funds Two NECC Scholarships
Executive director of HC Media Darlene Beal, NECC President Lane Glenn, Carol Verney, chair of the HC Media Board of Trustees, and Jean Poth, NECC vice president of Institutional Advancement are continuing their partnership. President Glenn…
Executive director of HC Media Darlene Beal, NECC President Lane Glenn, Carol Verney, chair of the HC Media Board of Trustees, and Jean Poth, NECC vice president of Institutional Advancement are continuing their partnership. President Glenn…
National Grid Promotes Energy Careers
There are careers in the energy industry. That is the message that representatives from National Grid brought with them when they…
There are careers in the energy industry. That is the message that representatives from National Grid brought with them when they… Past articles by year
Newsroom Search
Subscribe to NECC Now
Sign up to receive NECC Now, our bi-weekly e-newsletter. You'll learn about upcoming events and get the latest news about the college.
Subscribe Now
Students & Alumni »
Northern Essex Student Honored as ’25-26 Newman Civic Fellow
Haverhill, MA (September 10, 2025) — Recent Northern Essex Community College Outstanding Graduating Student Awardee caitlin little has a new honor to add to her impressive resume. Thirty-eight students from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico make up this year's… Faculty & Staff »
Eighteen NECC Professors Transform Courses with AI and Open Educational Resources
Haverhill, MA (August 4, 2025) — Over the summer, 18 Northern Essex Community College faculty members have been working to expand student access to free, relevant textbooks and course materials. Those materials are known as Open Educational Resources (OER), and… Campus & Community »
September 2025 Board of Trustees Update
Haverhill, MA (September 3, 2025) — The first Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees meeting of the new academic year took place on the Haverhill Campus in early September. Topics included updates on campus building and improvement projects, a… Programs »
Two Additional Programs Offered in Innovative CBE Model
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 12, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College continues to be a leader in academic innovation with the addition of two more programs offered entirely in the Competency-Based Education model. CBE is an approach that focuses… Events »
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (September 15, 2025) — Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM). Northern Essex Community College has a series of events and activities planned to celebrate the rich cultures of students, faculty, staff, and surrounding… 
