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State Awards NECC $180,000 for Continued Support for Students with Disabilities
Boston, MA (January 8, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College will receive $180,000 to continue to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. MAIPSE enables certain students with severe disabilities...
Meet Student Kenberly Prospere: Where Support Means Student Success
At 17 years old, Northern Essex Community College student Kenberly Prospere already had a foothold in the healthcare field. Working as a Medical Assistant confirmed her early plan to pursue nursing, and when she enrolled...
Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six or more...
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Events CalendarJanuary is National Blood Donor Month
NECC Internship Stipend | Spring 2026 Applications
Are you a current student doing an internship for course credit this spring semester? Consider applying for a stipend!
Campus Tour and Information Session
Visit us on the Lawrence campus for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.
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Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff
Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25
Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez
