Articles by: Melissa Bouse
The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board is pleased to welcome new member Stacey Palovich, SVP, Senior Banking Officer with Pentucket Bank. Northern Essex and Pentucket Bank have a long-standing …
Zeke Vasquez of Methuen begins his term Saturday as student trustee at Northern Essex Community College. The psychology major was elected by fellow students in May and will also serve …
Salem State University announced it will offer $3,000 scholarships to students transferring to the university within a year of receiving their associate degree from North Shore Community College or Northern …
Salem State University announced it will offer $3,000 scholarships to students transferring to the university within a year of receiving their associate degree from North Shore Community College or Northern …
Salem State University plans to award $3,000 scholarships to local community college students transferring to the university within a year of receiving their associate degrees.
Covanta Haverhill was recently presented with a citation from the Massachusetts Senate, recognizing the company for its “lasting impact” in support of Northern Essex Community College.
Salem State University has announced that it will grant $3,000 scholarships to students transferring to the university within a year of receiving their associate degree from North Shore Community College …
Salem, MA (June 26, 2023) – Salem State University has announced that it will grant $3,000 scholarships to students transferring to the university within a year of receiving their associate …
Northern Essex Community College will celebrate the accomplishments of students participating in programs in the Center for Adult Education with a graduation ceremony Wednesday at 5 p.m. on the school’s …
There was a time when Northern Essex Community College psychology major Zeke Vasquez would go to class and then immediately return to his home in Methuen. He was focused on …
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Lawrence Disabled American Veterans Donate Garden to NECC
Lawrence, MA (September 24, 2025)—A generous donation from the Lawrence Disabled American Veterans (DAV) group is brightening up the space outside the Dimitry Building on the Lawrence Campus of Northern Essex Community College. The group gifted plantings to create a… 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 »
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (September 15, 2025) — Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM). Northern Essex Community College has a series of events and activities planned to celebrate the rich cultures of students, faculty, staff, and surrounding… 
