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CC Daily: A nation of immigrants imperiled
"Today, programs are in danger of elimination, as the Trump administration has announced that $716 million in adult education program funding that was supposed to be distributed to states by July 1 is being withheld..." writes NECC President Lane Glenn…
Eagle-Tribune: Methuen woman joins NECC Foundation Board
A bank executive and local volunteer has joined the Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board.
Daily News: Northern Essex celebrates adult education students
Northern Essex Community College celebrated dozens of students at the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 end-of-year ceremony late last week.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Celebrates Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025
Northern Essex Community College celebrated dozens of students in the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 end-of-year ceremony late last week.
Eagle-Tribune: End-of-year celebration honors Center for Adult Education students
Northern Essex Community College celebrated dozens of students in the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 end-of-year ceremony on June 26.
Eagle-Tribune: Another NECC baseball success story: Castro is St. Bonaventure-bound
Earlier this week, Manny Castro committed to Div. 1 St. Bonaventure to finish off his college career.
Boston Globe: Don’t cut Pell grants for part-time students
Proposal changes to the Pell Program could threaten Massachusetts’ free community college program.
Chronicle of Higher Education: Thousands of College Students Could Soon Lose Their Pell Grants
At Northern Essex Community College, 78 percent of the students are enrolled part-time, said Lane Glenn, the college’s president.
Inside Higher Ed: Community Colleges Fear Proposed Changes to Pell
The House’s budget would strip Pell Grants from many part-time students. That’s bad news for community colleges.
CommonWealth Beacon: Trump cuts would devastate community colleges
NECC President Lane Glenn: Attacks on Harvard and other Ivy League schools are getting all the attention, but they serve a tiny fraction of the number of students who attend two-year colleges facing dire threats
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Lawrence City Council Honors Top 2025 Graduate
Lawrence, MA (July 2, 2025) — The Lawrence City Council kicked off its July meeting by recognizing the city's top graduates. Those recognized included Pedro Rodriguez, a 2025 graduate of Northern Essex Community College. “Does Pedro look familiar to anybody?”… Faculty & Staff »
Linda Giampa and Academic Coaching Honored with Hometown Hero Award
Haverhill, MA (May 13, 2025) – Wellpoint, a health benefits company in Massachusetts, proudly recognized Linda Giampa, head of the Northern Essex Community College Academic Coaching program, professor, and president of the Northern Essex MCCC union chapter, as a “Hometown… Campus & Community »
NECC Presents Eighth Annual Golf Tournament
Haverhill, MA (July 16, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College is warming up for its eighth annual golf tournament. The August 25th event at the Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill supports the NECC Athletic Program. The tournament will feature morning… Programs »
Northern Essex Ranked Top NJCAA Athletic Program in New England
The National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) announced the final results for the 2024-25 academic year of the Ron Case Cup presented by Daktronics (formerly known as the Daktronics Cup). The Northern Essex Community College athletics program ranked… Events »
Center for Adult Education End-of-Year Celebration
On Thursday, June 26, the Northern Essex community gathered to celebrate the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 in a moving and joyful ceremony. The event recognized 24 High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates, 6 HiSET Subtest passers, ESOL program… 
