Articles by: Melissa Bouse
A Northern Essex Community College health specialization student is among just four students from across the state honored at this year’s Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA) Scholarship Awards in New …
A Groveland woman has the distinction of being one of only four students statewide honored at the recent Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association Scholarship Awards in New Bedford.
The Athletic Department at Northern Essex Community College is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
The year 2025 was filled with stories of success, innovation, and collaboration across Northern Essex Community College’s campuses. Here are this year’s most-read newsroom stories!
Student Success
Students bring a rich diversity …
The Knight Spotlight series features one-on-one interviews between President Lane Glenn and a member of the Northern Essex Community College faculty and staff. This week, President Glenn sits down with …
Haverhill, MA (December 11, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College Theater is once again taking center stage among the region’s best programs. The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) …
A beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage this weekend as Northern Essex Community College Music, in collaboration with NECC Theater in the Liberal Arts Division, presents “A Christmas Carol” …
A Northern Essex Community College General Studies: Health Specialization student is among just four students from across the state honored at this year’s Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association (MEOA) Scholarship Awards in …
There’s a moment that sometimes happens when Merissa Titus-Abate ’16 jumps off the firetruck in front of a bunch of kids.
“They say, ‘Oh my god, there’s a girl firefighter,’” she …
Northern Essex Community College student-athlete Cherly BritoRosario doesn’t shy away from a challenge, whether it’s on the court, in the classroom, or at work. In fact, when she first enrolled …
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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… 
