Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Denton, TX (April 15, 2025)— The Northern Essex Community College Athletics Department has another trophy to add to its collection. Nicole Pyburn is the 2024-2025 NJCAA Athletic Trainer of the …
An afternoon of music woven together with the poetry of Robert Frost, America’s most beloved poet, will be held on April 27 at the Lawrence Public Library. Frost grew up …
In the fall of 2024, audiences from across the Merrimack Valley were taking in the Northern Essex Community College Theater production of “Hurricane Diane.” A new revival of the show …
Haverhill, MA (April 10, 2025) – More than 50 Northern Essex Community College employees and retirees were honored for their years of service at the recent Employee Service Recognition Luncheon. …
Boston, MA (March 12, 2025)—Northern Essex Community College Early College students were among hundreds of Massachusetts high schoolers who descended on the State House for Early College Day last month. …
Portland, ME (March 29, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the …
Northern Essex Community College is proud to welcome Alfred (Fred) Denesowicz ’98 as the college’s new Veteran and Military Services Coordinator. A dedicated advocate for veterans and military-affiliated students, Denesowicz …
New Orleans, LA (March 28, 2025) – Four Northern Essex Community College projects were honored recently with Paragon Awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). NECC’s …
When Mirelys Morales graduated from Methuen High School in 2021, she wasn’t sure what she should do next. With some gentle nudges from her parents, she decided to explore Northern …
Haverhill, MA (March 5, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees convened for its March meeting on Wednesday, March 5, on the Haverhill Campus. Topics included the …
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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… 
