Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Northern Essex Community College last week joined 168 colleges and universities nationwide by asking a federal court to reinstate Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA for short, to benefit those …
Haverhill, MA (February 6, 2023) – Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the second annual …
Haverhill, MA (February 1, 2024) – More than 50 Northern Essex Community College employees and retirees were honored for their years of service at the recent Employee Service Recognition Luncheon. …
Amicus Brief with 168 Colleges, Universities, and Non-Profit Organizations Highlights New and Emerging Data on Contributions of DACA Recipients
Haverhill, MA (February 1, 2024) – Today, Northern Essex Community College proudly joins 168 …
Haverhill, MA (January 25, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce its Hall of Fame class of 2024. Former cross-country standout Larry Fowle, national …
Second year star Luis Reynoso, of Lawrence, had another big week for the Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team and was named the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week …
Work by Beverly artist Maria L. Denjongpa is on display in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College.
Note from the author: This story is dedicated to the students of Northern Essex Community College (NECC) in Massachusetts and to community college students everywhere.
I was a community college student, and now …
Northern Essex Community College’s production of “Hurricane Diane” is making an encore.
The spring semester started with a bang for Northern Essex Community College theater students and professor Brianne Beatrice.
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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… 
