Articles by: Melissa Bouse
May 1, 2024 (Haverhill, MA) – The May meeting of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees included a thought-provoking sabbatical report, a recap of the second annual Impact Awards, a second round of …
As the entertainment reporter for Northern Essex Community College’s student newspaper, the NECC Observer, Shaun Hood is used to being the one asking the questions. But recently, he took a turn in the hot seat …
On Friday, May 3, 2024, 51 members of ROC-05 graduated from the Northern Essex Community College Police Academy. The ceremony capped six months of hard work and determination, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Their …
Haverhill, MA (May 1, 2024) – As a campus leader and tireless advocate for her fellow students, Campus Compact has chosen Northern Essex Community College journalism student Daniela Valdivia-Terres as a 2024/2025 Newman Civic Fellow. …
Northern Essex Community College business students were recognized for academic excellence and leadership at the 37th annual induction and awards ceremony of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Beta Gamma.
Throughout the years, the chapter has …
A state program that makes community college free for residents over age 25 has helped enrollment at the schools rebound. The challenge will be retaining those students through graduation.
Akira Matos of Haverhill will be the featured student speaker for the 62nd annual commencement exercises at Northern Essex Community College. The ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 18, on the Haverhill Campus at 11 …
Last summer, Massachusetts took a significant step toward inclusivity and equal opportunity in higher education through the passage of the state’s tuition equity law.
The Northern Essex Community College Theater production of “Hurricane Diane,” featuring Newbury resident Gwynnete Glickman, just won nine national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
Lawrence, MA (April 3, 2024) – An action-packed meeting of the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees in April included the approval of three new programs, news of the exploration of an enhanced partnership …
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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… 
