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Spring Convocation Well Attended
With the Hartleb Technology Center decorated in an array of blue and gold, hundreds of NECC faculty and staff, eager and energized, welcomed each other back to school for the spring 2012…
InTown Mall Comes Tumbling Down
The frigid temperatures did not discourage a crowd of local officials, business people, Northern Essex Community College trustees and foundation members, and residents of the Merrimack Valley, who gathered at the corner of Common and Hampshire Streets in Lawrence Tuesday…
The frigid temperatures did not discourage a crowd of local officials, business people, Northern Essex Community College trustees and foundation members, and residents of the Merrimack Valley, who gathered at the corner of Common and Hampshire Streets in Lawrence Tuesday…
Professor Finds Graphic Novels Vibrant Reading
After Ginger Hurajt’s brother loaned her his collection of “Elf Quest,” a cult comics book series, she developed a new appreciation for the quiet genre of graphic novels. The Northern Essex Community College professor…
After Ginger Hurajt’s brother loaned her his collection of “Elf Quest,” a cult comics book series, she developed a new appreciation for the quiet genre of graphic novels. The Northern Essex Community College professor…
President’s Running Club Runs First Race
Every Monday since September, a group of students, faculty, and staff have been joining President Lane Glenn for a run around the campus. The group started slow, with a combination of running and walking, and by the end of November…
Every Monday since September, a group of students, faculty, and staff have been joining President Lane Glenn for a run around the campus. The group started slow, with a combination of running and walking, and by the end of November…
NECC Rolls Out Mobile Web
Now that NECC has launched its Mobile Web, faculty, staff, and current and prospective students alike can access and interact with the college using an iPhone, Android, Blackberry or any other Smartphone. NECC Mobile Web delivers content, services, and features…
Now that NECC has launched its Mobile Web, faculty, staff, and current and prospective students alike can access and interact with the college using an iPhone, Android, Blackberry or any other Smartphone. NECC Mobile Web delivers content, services, and features…
Women of NECC Hold Fundraiser
The Women of Northern Essex Community College recently held a fashion show at the Lanam Club in Andover featuring the fashions of…
The Women of Northern Essex Community College recently held a fashion show at the Lanam Club in Andover featuring the fashions of…
Bradford’s Greenleaf School will be Recognized
The Northern Essex Community College Retirees’ Association recently donated $760 to the college, in recognition of its…
The Northern Essex Community College Retirees’ Association recently donated $760 to the college, in recognition of its…
December Trustee Notes
iHealth is Off to a Great Start Since opening in September, Northern Essex’s newest health initiative— iHealth@NECC—has attracted 64 students, according to Jackie Long Goding, dean of health professions, who reported on iHealth to trustees at the December 8 meeting. …
November Trustee Notes
Lawrence InTown Mall is Scheduled for Demolition There will be some excitement on Common Street in Lawrence soon, when the InTown Mall is demolished to make way for the El Hefni Health & Technology Center. Mary Ellen Ashley, the college’s…
Program Explores NECC’s 40-Year History in Lawrence
In celebration of Northern Essex Community College’s 50th anniversary, the White Fund Enlightenment Series presented a panel discussion on Thursday, October 6 exploring the college’s 40-year…
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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. Campus Compact has chosen her as a 2025/2026 Newman Civic Fellow. Thirty-eight students… 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… 
