Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Northern Essex Community College celebrated dozens of students at the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 end-of-year ceremony late last week.
Northern Essex Community College celebrated dozens of students in the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 end-of-year ceremony late last week.
Northern Essex Community College celebrated dozens of students in the Center for Adult Education’s Class of 2025 end-of-year ceremony on June 26.
Earlier this week, Manny Castro committed to Div. 1 St. Bonaventure to finish off his college career.
Haverhill, MA (June 30, 2025) — Enterprise Bank Senior Branch Relationship Manager/VP, and Northern Essex alumna, Christina St. Onge is the newest member of the NECC Foundation Board. St. Onge …
Haverhill, MA (June 16, 2025)– In a show of regional unity, Whittier Tech and its 11 partner communities have taken a bold step forward in reshaping the future of vocational …
Proposal changes to the Pell Program could threaten Massachusetts’ free community college program.
At Northern Essex Community College, 78 percent of the students are enrolled part-time, said Lane Glenn, the college’s president.
The House budget bill, passed in May, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, includes substantial changes to the Pell Grant program. The Pell Grant is a federal, need-based …
Haverhill, MA (May 15, 2025) – More than 460 graduating seniors from 21 local high schools earned college credits in addition to their high school diplomas this year as participants …
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Photos: Students Honored at 2026 Awards Convocation
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 Center on the Haverhill Campus.… Faculty & Staff »
Professor Houle Brings Creativity and Environmental Stewardship Together at a Bus Stop Near You
As Earth Month invites reflection on our relationship with the natural world, NECC Art & Design Professor and local public artist Jenn Houle is transforming an everyday experience—waiting for the bus—into an opportunity for wonder, learning, and connection. Houle is… Campus & Community »
NECC Knights Headed to Fifth Straight World Series
Haverhill, MA (May 17, 2026) – After falling in game two of the Northeast District Tournament on Sunday, the Northern Essex Community College baseball team bounced back in a big way in the nightcap as they outslugged Monroe-Bronx to take… Programs »
Recognition for NECC Early College Students
Haverhill, MA (May 14, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College recognized more than 400 graduating seniors from 20 local high schools who earned college credits through the Early College Program. The students and their families celebrated at the annual Early… Events »
NECC Theater Presents “Angels in America”
Haverhill, MA (April 9, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College Theater is proud to present this spring's production, "Angels in America," by Tony Kushner. The show will be performed April 30- May 3 at the Chester H. Hawrylciw Theater in… 
