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NECC Chemistry Professor to Share the Benefits of Chocolate
Do you have a sweet-tooth for chocolate but worry about its side effects? Professor Michael Cross is here to ease your concerns. Despite the potential side effects of over-indulging, chocolate consumption…
Do you have a sweet-tooth for chocolate but worry about its side effects? Professor Michael Cross is here to ease your concerns. Despite the potential side effects of over-indulging, chocolate consumption…
NECC Showcases Sports During Open House
Northern Essex Community College is holding its first athletics open house on Tuesday, February 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., followed by a…
Northern Essex Community College is holding its first athletics open house on Tuesday, February 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., followed by a…
School Founders Present White Fund Lecture
The founders of a school and creative center in Mexico will present a talk and participatory workshop on international best-practices in teaching as part of the February…
NECC Hosts Art & Design Alumni Exhibit
The works of 10 former art and…
The works of 10 former art and…
Peabody Institute Library to Host Upcoming NECC Speakers Bureau Presentations
Think you know a lot about the physical world around you? Two upcoming scientific lectures, offered through the Northern Essex Community College’s Speakers Bureau, will aim to challenge that. On Thursday, January 31…
Think you know a lot about the physical world around you? Two upcoming scientific lectures, offered through the Northern Essex Community College’s Speakers Bureau, will aim to challenge that. On Thursday, January 31…
NECC Chemistry Professor Mike Cross to Present on CSI at Local Libraries
Do you like watching crime shows on television? Are you interested in knowing whether they accurately depict the role of forensic science in solving crimes? If the answer is yes, consider attending one of Northern Essex Community College Chemistry Professor…
WWI Veterans Are Focus of Talk
Fourth-generation Lawrence resident, Marc LaPlante, will discuss the Lawrence World War I Project, during the Thursday,…
NECC will Showcase Seminars for Seniors on Jan 22
Adults 50 and older who are interested in learning for fun are invited to check out the series of seminars planned for this winter and spring, offered by Northern Essex Community College’s College of Older Learners (CoOL.) Seminars cover a…
NECC’s CoOL Program Offers Panel on Hearing Loss
Impaired hearing is a common problem that comes with aging. That’s why Northern Essex Community College’s College of Older Learners (CoOL) is offering a free panel discussion titled “Don’t Buy that Hearing Aid Yet!”. The panel will be held on…
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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. 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 »
Two New Members Join the NECC Board of Trustees
Haverhill, MA (September 8, 2025) — The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees welcomed two new members at its September meeting, following Governor Maura Healey’s appointment of Dr. Zandra Kelley and the election of Melissa Horne. “We’re so excited… 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 »
NECC Theater Presents: All in the Timing
Haverhill, MA (September 3, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College and NECC Theater are proud to present this fall's production: All in the Timing. The show is a collection of one-act comedic plays by David Ives, known for its witty,… 
