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Knights Earn #8 Seed in NJCAA National Championship
The Region 21 and East District champion Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team has been named the eighth seed in the national tournament set to get underway on Wednesday March 12 on the campus of Herkimer College in Herkimer,…

Student Named to YMCA National Youth Advisory Council
Northern Essex Community College (NECC) proudly announces that Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo, a Liberal Arts major and an accomplished student leader, has been appointed to the YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) National Youth Advisory Council. In this prestigious role, Almanzar-Lizardo will collaborate…

Q&A with Liberal Arts and Humanities Major Emma Ruggiero
Students choose Northern Essex Community College for a variety of reasons. We recently chatted with Liberal Arts and Humanities graduate Emma Ruggiero of Chelmsford on why she chose NECC, what her experience was like, and what advice she has for…

Alumni Q&A: Meet Sarah Tavitian ’19
Occupation: Small Business Developer, NewVue Communities What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? When I graduated from Haverhill High School, I did not…

Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term,…

Students Honored for Outstanding Semester
Nine standout Northern Essex Community College students were honored with Knight's Quest Awards for their hard work during the fall semester. The awards recognize students who showed exceptional commitment to their education. "Some students give a lot to NECC through…

Investing in Herself: Mom of Six and Local Business Owner Returns to College After 27 Years
Northern Essex Community College psychology student Melissa Horne is used to giving advice. As a Haverhill business owner, mother of six, and Instagram influencer, she thrives on helping others succeed. Yet, despite her own success, she always felt something was…

New SGA President Hoping to Inspire Fellow Dominican Students
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 advocate for his fellow students…

Alumni Q&A: Meet Sophie Rokosz ’21
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer II, Brooks Automation What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? I initially enrolled in two classes at NECC after I…

NECC Student Literary Magazine Parnassus Wins National 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 in the country, as this…
