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Joint Admissions Agreement with Emmanuel College to Support Nursing Workforce Development
Lawrence and Boston, MA, August 29, 2022 – Graduates of Northern Essex Community College’s Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) program will now be able to make a seamless transition into Emmanuel College’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program…
New Noncredit Classes Now Available for Fall
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 22, 2022)— Whether students are looking to have fun and meet new people or enhance their professional skills, the Northern Essex Community College Center for Community Education is offering a robust slate of noncredit programs…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 22, 2022)— Whether students are looking to have fun and meet new people or enhance their professional skills, the Northern Essex Community College Center for Community Education is offering a robust slate of noncredit programs…
New Programs Teach English Skills Alongside Career Skills
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 15, 2022)—Northern Essex Community College is offering five new English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Career Skills classes for the 2022/2023 academic year. These classes, offered through the NECC Center for Adult Education, are…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 15, 2022)—Northern Essex Community College is offering five new English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Career Skills classes for the 2022/2023 academic year. These classes, offered through the NECC Center for Adult Education, are…
NECC is First Public School in Nation to Offer a Competency-Based Early Childhood Degree
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 9, 2022) – This fall, Northern Essex Community College will offer a first-of-its-kind associate degree program. Students majoring in Early Childhood Education (ECE) will have the option to take all required degree and certificate courses…
2022 Rad Tech Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate on National Exam
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (July 15, 2022) – For the second year in a row, all the Northern Essex Community College Radiologic Technology students passed their national licensure exam on the first try. 2022 Radiologic Technology…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (July 15, 2022) – For the second year in a row, all the Northern Essex Community College Radiologic Technology students passed their national licensure exam on the first try. 2022 Radiologic Technology…
Northern Essex Awarded Portion of $15 Million Workforce Training Grant
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (July 12, 2022) – Northern Essex Community College will receive $735,000 to support workforce training programs. The funds are part of a $15 million grant Governor Charlie Baker awarded to the state’s 15 community colleges this…
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (July 12, 2022) – Northern Essex Community College will receive $735,000 to support workforce training programs. The funds are part of a $15 million grant Governor Charlie Baker awarded to the state’s 15 community colleges this…
NECC Observer Wins Gold Medal from Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Haverhill, MA (May 25, 2022) - Northern Essex Community College’s student newspaper, the NECC Observer, was awarded a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for work published during the 2020-2021 school year. During this time the student newspaper…
Haverhill, MA (May 25, 2022) - Northern Essex Community College’s student newspaper, the NECC Observer, was awarded a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for work published during the 2020-2021 school year. During this time the student newspaper…
Honors Program Expands to Give Students More Options
Haverhill, MA (May 2, 2022) – This fall, Northern Essex Community College students will have twice as many options for honors classes. Seven honors classes and one seminar will be offered, with in-person classes in Haverhill and Lawrence, and one…
Haverhill, MA (May 2, 2022) – This fall, Northern Essex Community College students will have twice as many options for honors classes. Seven honors classes and one seminar will be offered, with in-person classes in Haverhill and Lawrence, and one…
New Grants to Benefit NECC’s Early College Partnerships
Boston, MA (March 28, 2022) - The Baker-Polito Administration just announced several grants totaling more than $1.3 million to high schools launching or expanding early college programs. Those grants include $75,000 each to Haverhill and Lawrence High Schools to expand…
NECC Announces Noncredit Cooking Courses Starting in January
Haverhill, MA (January 4, 2022)-Northern Essex Community College is offering a…
Haverhill, MA (January 4, 2022)-Northern Essex Community College is offering a… Past articles by year
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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 »
New Academic Year Begins with Convocation
Haverhill, MA (September 2, 2025) — The '25-26 academic year is officially underway at Northern Essex Community College. The fall semester started with Tuesday's Convocation ceremony. The traditional gathering is used as a time to provide important college updates, as… 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 »
NECC Theater Presents: All in the Timing
Haverhill, MA (September 3, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College and NECC Theater are proud to present this fall's production: All in the Timing. The show is a collection of one-act comedic plays by David Ives, known for its witty,… 
