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Eagle-Tribune: Northern Essex hoops with big win over Quincy College
The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team trailed for 35 minutes on Saturday, but took over when it mattered most in the closing minutes in picking up their 10th straight win, 101-96.
WHAV: Northern Essex Police Cadets Donate Toys To Boys and Girls Clubs for Third Year
A partnership between Northern Essex Community College police recruits and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Haverhill and Lawrence will see more than 200 toys distributed to children in need this holiday season.
Eagle-Tribune: Whittier Tech eyes NECC for new high school site
Elected leaders in 10 Whittier Tech Regional School District communities recently signed a memorandum of understanding signifying they will work together to build a new high school on the Haverhill campus of Northern Essex Community College.
Daily News: Whittier Tech eyes NECC for new high school site
Elected leaders in 10 Whittier Tech Regional School District communities recently signed a memorandum of understanding agreement, known as a MOU, signifying they will work together to build a new high school on the Haverhill campus of Northern Essex Community…
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College’s Parnassus Literary Magazine Wins National Award
The Associated Collegiate Press is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, “Parnassus,” with a national Pacemaker Award.
Eagle-Tribune: NECC student literary magazine wins national award
The Associated Collegiate Press is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine Parnassus with a national Pacemaker Award.
Eagle-Tribune: Campus canine: Meet Winnie, community college’s best friend
Students and staff of Northern Essex Community College (NECC) have grown fond of their on-campus comfort dog, Winnie, a nine-month-old English yellow Labrador.
Eagle-Tribune: NECC men’s soccer earns first-ever tourney bid
Northern Essex Community College soccer won its 14th straight game over Quinsigamond C.C., 5-3, to advance to its first-ever NJCAA Div. 3 tournament, which will be on Tue., Nov. 12.
WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Shares in Grant to Provide Free Course Materials and Textbooks
Northern Essex Community College is partnering with Framingham State University to develop free course materials and textbooks, known as Open Educational Resources.
CommonWealth Beacon: As minority enrollment slips at most colleges, Mass. offers way forward
The Community College Advantage Scholarship awards the top 10% of graduates up to $10,000 to toward tuition at one of the UMass Campuses.
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Summer Dean’s List
Haverhill, MA (September 2, 2025) — Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Summer 2025 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade… Faculty & Staff »
Eighteen NECC Professors Transform Courses with AI and Open Educational Resources
Haverhill, MA (August 4, 2025) — Over the summer, 18 Northern Essex Community College faculty members have been working to expand student access to free, relevant textbooks and course materials. Those materials are known as Open Educational Resources (OER), and… Campus & Community »
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… 
