Articles by: Melissa Bouse
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
Haverhill, MA (May 22, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College is now part of a unique consortium dedicated to enhancing Hispanic student success and opportunities in higher education. The college has recently joined Hispanic Educational …
Haverhill, MA (May 17, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College celebrated the class of 2025 with its 63rd annual Commencement ceremony on the Haverhill Campus. More than 800 students earned certificates or degrees this past …
Graduating Northern Essex Community College students were honored for their achievements inside and outside the classroom at this year’s annual Awards Convocation. The May 12th ceremony was held in the Northern Essex Sport and Fitness …
Haverhill, MA (May 13, 2025) – Wellpoint, a health benefits company in Massachusetts, proudly recognized Linda Giampa, head of the Northern Essex Community College Academic Coaching program, professor, and president of the Northern Essex MCCC …
President Glenn shares how proposals for changes to Federal aid could drastically affect the students who need it most.
Haverhill, MA (May 14, 2025) – After a comprehensive search process that engaged students, faculty, and staff, Northern Essex Community College announced that it is filling two key positions in institutional leadership, selecting Dr. Joanne …
Boston, MA (May 9, 2025) — The Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges recognizes two Northern Essex Community College students for outstanding academic achievement and exemplary student service. They selected Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo and Daniela Valdivia-Terres for …
Haverhill, MA (May 1, 2025) — The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome two new members. Governor Maura Healey has appointed Zoila Gomez and Juan Yepez to five-year terms.
Local immigration lawyer Zoila Gomez …
Haverhill, MA (April 23, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College business students were recognized for academic excellence and leadership at the 38th annual induction and awards ceremony of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Beta …
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Lawrence City Council Honors Top 2025 Graduate
Lawrence, MA (July 2, 2025) — The Lawrence City Council kicked off its July meeting by recognizing the city's top graduates. Those recognized included Pedro Rodriguez, a 2025 graduate of Northern Essex Community College. “Does Pedro look familiar to anybody?”… Faculty & Staff »
Linda Giampa and Academic Coaching Honored with Hometown Hero Award
Haverhill, MA (May 13, 2025) – Wellpoint, a health benefits company in Massachusetts, proudly recognized Linda Giampa, head of the Northern Essex Community College Academic Coaching program, professor, and president of the Northern Essex MCCC union chapter, as a “Hometown… Campus & Community »
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… 
