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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Historic Financial Aid Expansion for Massachusetts Public College and University Students
Salem, MA (November 15, 2023) – A historic expansion of financial aid will benefit approximately 25,000 students attending the state’s public colleges and universities. On Wednesday, Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced the MASSGrant Plus Expansion program…
Salem, MA (November 15, 2023) – A historic expansion of financial aid will benefit approximately 25,000 students attending the state’s public colleges and universities. On Wednesday, Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced the MASSGrant Plus Expansion program…
TikTok Creator Influencing His Community to Try MassReconnect
Getting to know Northern Essex Community College Business Transfer student Pedro Rentas is like peeling an onion. Each layer reveals another fascinating tidbit of his life. The onion metaphor is especially apt considering his cooking TikToks have earned him more…
Finding a Fresh Start: Meet the Students of MassReconnect
The state’s MassReconnect Program just began two months ago, and already it’s changing lives. The program allows Massachusetts adults over 25 who don’t already have a college degree to earn one for free at the state’s community colleges. As of…
The state’s MassReconnect Program just began two months ago, and already it’s changing lives. The program allows Massachusetts adults over 25 who don’t already have a college degree to earn one for free at the state’s community colleges. As of…
Northern Essex Baseball Team Visits the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (October 10, 2023) – The Northern Essex Community College Baseball Team spent the long weekend learning firsthand about the culture of the Dominican Republic, volunteering to bring aid to some of the country's most vulnerable residents,…
Who is a High School Completer? New Guidelines for Eligibility Under the Massachusetts Tuition Equity Law
Haverhill, MA (September 29, 2023) – A month after Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey celebrated the Tuition Equity Law on the Northern Essex Community College Lawrence Campus, the state Department of Higher Education (DHE) has released new guidelines to determine which…
Haverhill, MA (September 29, 2023) – A month after Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey celebrated the Tuition Equity Law on the Northern Essex Community College Lawrence Campus, the state Department of Higher Education (DHE) has released new guidelines to determine which…
Northern Essex to Welcome New Vice President of Human Resources
Haverhill, MA (September 26, 2023) – Following an extensive search, Vivian Cavazzi has been selected as the next Northern Essex Community College Vice President of Human Resources. Vivian Cavazzi will be the next Northern Essex Community…
Haverhill, MA (September 26, 2023) – Following an extensive search, Vivian Cavazzi has been selected as the next Northern Essex Community College Vice President of Human Resources. Vivian Cavazzi will be the next Northern Essex Community…
Governor Healey Celebrates Tuition Equity at Northern Essex
Lawrence, MA (August 22, 2023) – Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Senate President Karen Spilka were among those who gathered on the Lawrence Campus of Northern Essex Community College to celebrate Tuition Equity in Massachusetts. They were…
Lawrence, MA (August 22, 2023) – Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Senate President Karen Spilka were among those who gathered on the Lawrence Campus of Northern Essex Community College to celebrate Tuition Equity in Massachusetts. They were…
Tuition Equity Bill Included in State Budget, Allows Undocumented Students to Receive In-State Tuition
Boston, MA (July 31, 2023) – The newly-signed Massachusetts state budget, includes programs that will dramatically increase access to higher education for Bay State residents. Northern Essex Community College President Lane Glenn was at the forefront of advocating for the…
Boston, MA (July 31, 2023) – The newly-signed Massachusetts state budget, includes programs that will dramatically increase access to higher education for Bay State residents. Northern Essex Community College President Lane Glenn was at the forefront of advocating for the…
NECC Announces New Dean of Students
Haverhill, MA (July 12, 2023) – After a nationwide search, which yielded dozens of qualified candidates, Northern Essex Community College is pleased to welcome Jason Arey as the new dean of students. He will begin his new role on August…
Haverhill, MA (July 12, 2023) – After a nationwide search, which yielded dozens of qualified candidates, Northern Essex Community College is pleased to welcome Jason Arey as the new dean of students. He will begin his new role on August…
Northern Essex Statement on Affirmative Action Ruling
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that race-based criteria can no longer be used as part of the admissions process. Community colleges like NECC pride themselves on being “open-door” institutions: we have always, and will always, admit and welcome…
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that race-based criteria can no longer be used as part of the admissions process. Community colleges like NECC pride themselves on being “open-door” institutions: we have always, and will always, admit and welcome… Past articles by year
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Nine National Awards for NECC Theater Production
Haverhill, MA (April 11, 2024) – Hurricane Diane shows no signs of weakening. The Northern Essex Community College Theater production has just won nine national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). Honors include: The Citizen's Award… Faculty & Staff »
Marketing Council Honors Northern Essex at National Conference
Seattle, WA (March 22, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College (NECC) received a 2023 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s recent national conference in Seattle, Washington. The award celebrates the college’s… Campus & Community »
Board of Trustees April 2024 Update
Lawrence, MA (April 3, 2024) – An action-packed meeting of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees in April included the approval of three new programs, news of the exploration of an enhanced partnership with Whittier Tech, and an… Programs »
New Certificate Addresses Needs of Local Senior Citizens
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (March 26, 2024)—Northern Essex Community College is offering a new certificate course this fall to support the ever-growing aging population in our surrounding communities. The Senior Care Specialist Certification Program will provide students with the ability… Events »
Northern Essex Hosting NJCAA East District/Region 21 Basketball Championships
Haverhill, MA (February 29, 2024) – For the first time, Northern Essex Community College is set to host the men’s and women’s NJCAA East District/Region 21 Championships Tournament Semi-Finals and Finals this coming weekend, Saturday, March 2nd, and Sunday, March… 
