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Campus Compact welcomes new students to the 2024 Newman Civic Fellows
Campus Compact has chosen Northern Essex Community College journalism student Daniela Valdivia-Terres as a 2024/2025 Newman Civic Fellow. Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education.
CommonWealth Beacon: What higher ed leaders could learn from Project 2025
Lane Glenn, the president of Northern Essex Community College, says Project 2025, the blueprint for a second Donald Trump term, is full of unhinged ideas. But he says there are some truths worth considering.
Haverhill Gazette: Free community college has arrived – for some
Attending a community college such as Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill and Lawrence is now tuition- and fee-free for Massachusetts residents under the newly-created MassEducate program.
Eagle-Tribune: NECC golf tourney needs you!
The annual NECC Golf Tournament to benefit the 12 athletic programs at the school is being held on Monday, August 26 at Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill.
Daily News: NECC grad hopes to go from plumber to mentor
Like many people, Josh Buffum, 23, of Haverhill, was on a different life trajectory before the pandemic. Although he studied plumbing at Whittier Tech, he found that working in that field wasn’t his true passion.
WHAV Podcast: MassReconnect Shatters Myths, Helps 39-Year-Old Complete Degree at Northern Essex
The new MassReconnect program, which encourages students 25 and up to complete their degrees for free, is credited with increasing community college enrollment. One local student taking part tells WHAV about how going back to school shattered some myths and…
Eagle-Tribune: NECC Foundation Board welcomes new members
The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board recently welcomed four new members.
WHAV: Tampa Bay Rays Draft Northern Essex Community College’s Voelker
Northern Essex Community College sophomore right hander Jayden Voelker has been drafted in the eighth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
Boston Globe: How to champion Latinx college students in Massachusetts
The question of how to best serve Hispanic students in higher education is imperative from a business and economic standpoint for the Commonwealth.
Boston Globe: Here’s the nine New England baseball prospects selected on Day 2 of the MLB amateur draft
The Tampa Bay Rays selected NECC star pitcher Jayden Voelker in the 8th round of the MLB draft.
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How I Spent My Summer
Though classes continue over the summer at Northern Essex Community College, many faculty and students opt to use that time to rest, reset, and work on other endeavors. Below is a sampling of how members of the NECC community spent… Faculty & Staff »
How I Spent My Summer
Though classes continue over the summer at Northern Essex Community College, many faculty and students opt to use that time to rest, reset, and work on other endeavors. Below is a sampling of how members of the NECC community spent… Campus & Community »
Remembering NECC President John R. Dimitry
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of former Northern Essex Community College President Dr. John Dimitry. In his 20 years as president, Dr. Dimitry led with compassion, tenacity, and a dedication to equity, which… Programs »
MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center Finds New Haverhill Home
Haverhill, MA—Community Action, Inc.’s MakeIT Haverhill Program, and MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center are delighted to announce a strategic partnership that leverages both organizations' strengths to better serve businesses and job seekers in the workforce development industry. The collaboration between… Events »
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (September 10, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College is preparing to honor Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) with several planned events. HHM is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 and recognizes the contributions and influence of… 
