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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
CC Daily: Standing up against proposed higher ed cuts
President Glenn shares how proposals for changes to Federal aid could drastically affect the students who need it most.
The New York Times: Harvard’s Stand Against Trump Is Helping It Raise More Money
Even college leaders who have been critical of Harvard gave [the university] some qualified support this week. Lane Glenn, the president of Northern Essex Community College, has previously argued that the university should do more to help poorer colleges. His…
Eagle Tribune: Haverhill’s Delgado named All-Region 21 for NECC
Haverhill’s Alejandro Delgado was one of a pair of Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball standouts who picked up All-Region 21 honors, selected by a vote of the league’s coaches.
Daily News: NECC’s annual Giving Day set for April 3
Northern Essex Community College is preparing to host the fourth annual Giving Day on April 3.
Daily News: NECC announces commencement plans
The 63rd annual Commencement Ceremony at Northern Essex Community College will be held on the Haverhill campus on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m.
Eagle-Tribune: Pozen named as NECC commencement speaker
The 63rd annual Commencement Ceremony at Northern Essex Community College will be held on the Haverhill campus on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. More than 500 students and their families will gather for the occasion.
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NECC and The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad Expand Historic Agreement
Lawrence, MA (August 13, 2025) — The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad (INDEX) and Northern Essex Community College are proud to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at bolstering educational opportunities for the Dominican community in… 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 »
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… 
