Articles by: Melissa Bouse
The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team trailed for 35 minutes on Saturday, but took over when it mattered most in the closing minutes in picking up their 10th straight win, 101-96.
A partnership between Northern Essex Community College police recruits and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Haverhill and Lawrence will see more than 200 toys distributed to children in need this holiday season.
Northern Essex Community College is proud to announce that 23 students were inducted into Beta Sigma Lambda, NECC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. PTK is the international honor society for two-year college …
With 126,000 followers on TikTok and multiple press and media appearances sharing his experience with the MassReconnect program, Business Transfer student Pedro Rentas is a familiar face. Now, he plans to use that recognition to …
Elected leaders in 10 Whittier Tech Regional School District communities recently signed a memorandum of understanding signifying they will work together to build a new high school on the Haverhill campus of Northern Essex Community …
Elected leaders in 10 Whittier Tech Regional School District communities recently signed a memorandum of understanding agreement, known as a MOU, signifying they will work together to build a new high school on the Haverhill …
(Haverhill, MA) — Elected leaders in 10 communities in the Whittier Tech regional school district have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement that they will work together to move forward a new, first-of-its-kind proposal …
The Associated Collegiate Press is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, “Parnassus,” with a national Pacemaker Award.
The Associated Collegiate Press is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine Parnassus with a national Pacemaker Award.
Haverhill, MA (November 13, 2024) – The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, Parnassus, with a national Pacemaker Award. This makes Parnassus one of the top student collegiate magazines …
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Northern Essex Community College is proud to welcome two new staff members to roles within the President’s Office. Jennifer Ball will start on May 12 as the new Chief of Staff. Philip DeCologero will step into the newly created Director… Campus & Community »
Two New Trustees Join the NECC Board
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… Programs »
Additional State Funding to Support Free Health Care Training Programs
Boston, MA (April 16, 2025) – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that $9.7 million has been awarded through the Community College Nursing Grant to expand workforce training in critical health care professions across Massachusetts. This funding will support noncredit Certified… Events »
Students Inducted into Alpha Beta Gamma National Business Honor Society
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 Gamma. ABG is an international… 
