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Eagle-Tribune: UMass announces scholarships for top 10% of community college grads
The University of Massachusetts recently announced that the top 10% of the state’s future community college graduates will receive a minimum of $5,000 per year above federal and private financial aid if they enroll at one of the four nationally-ranked…
Eagle-Tribune: Dan Blair Named 2023 Sportsman of the Year
Our 2023 Eagle-Tribune Sportsman of the Year: Dan Blair ... The man who built the NECC powerhouse
Our 2023 Eagle-Tribune Sportsman of the Year: Dan Blair ... The man who built the NECC powerhouse
Boston Globe: Help more students complete financial aid forms
FAFSA completion is tied to higher college attendance rates.
CommonWealth Beacon: Mass. should add another high school graduation requirement
At a time when the Massachusetts workforce needs college degree holders more than ever, thousands of high school graduates aren’t showing up on college campuses, while leaving behind nearly $50 million in free federal financial aid each year.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College’s Marote Becomes Matt Cushing College Coach of the Year
Northern Essex Community College head men’s soccer coach Eusebio Marote on Friday was named the Matt Cushing College Coach of the Year by the Eastern Massachusetts Soccer Coaches Association.
Eagle-Tribune: Dodgeball event provides toys for YMCA Giving Trees
The Haverhill and Plaistow YMCAs in partnership with the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce held their fifth annual dodgeball tournament on Wednesday evening.
The Telegraph: Nashua Eagles hoping Marote’s NECC success carries over
Nashua Eagles hoping Marote’s NECC success carries over.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Alumni Magazine Wins Award for Pandemic Rebound Issue
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education—CASE for short—is recognizing the Northern Essex Community College alumni magazine, “alumnecc,” with its “Best of District 1” award.
Daily News: NECC selected by Amazon as education partner
Northern Essex Community College announced it has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program.
WHAV:Amazon Selects Northern Essex Community College for Employee Career Choice Program
Northern Essex Community College was recently selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees with access to the college’s 60 degree and certificate programs.
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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… 
