Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Northern Essex Community College will receive $147,258 as part of a statewide initiative to create workforce training programs for adults looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. The Healey-Driscoll Administration …
A love of numbers runs in the family for Northern Essex Community College accounting student Nicholas Gilmore.
Northern Essex Community College was formally awarded a state grant this week to train unemployed and under-employed residents as certified nursing assistants and pharmacy technicians.
A love of numbers runs in the family for Northern Essex Community College accounting student Nicholas Gilmore.
Haverhill, MA (October 23, 2025) —Northern Essex Community College students interested in business and entrepreneurship now have some additional resources at their fingertips. This month saw the launch of the …
Haverhill, MA (October 30, 2025) — This past week brought good news for three Northern Essex Community College athletic teams. The men’s basketball team learned it was ranked eighth in …
A love of numbers runs in the family for Northern Essex Community College accounting student Nicholas Gilmore. His mother works as an accountant, but he didn’t necessarily intend to follow …
Haverhill, MA (October 21, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College is proud to be one of the recipients of this year’s Skills Capital grants, as announced by The Healey-Driscoll Administration …
Haverhill, MA (October 1, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met on the Haverhill Campus for its October meeting. Topics included optimizing class schedules for students, …
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $7.4 million in workforce development grant funding for 16 initiatives across Massachusetts, including a partnership between Community Action, Inc., Haverhill and Northern Essex Community College. All …
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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… 
