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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.…
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.…
Alumni Board Announces 2026 Outstanding Graduating Student Award
The Northern Essex Community College Alumni Board has announced high honors graduate Rebecca Heathman as the 2026 recipient of the Outstanding Graduating Student Award. This selective…
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…
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…
Biology Grad Determined to Build a Better Future
At the age of 23, Northern Essex Community College graduate McKenzie Bova has already faced some of life’s most difficult challenges. She lost both her parents as a teen, worked to get her siblings under one roof, and became a parent herself.…
At the age of 23, Northern Essex Community College graduate McKenzie Bova has already faced some of life’s most difficult challenges. She lost both her parents as a teen, worked to get her siblings under one roof, and became a parent herself.…
Abbatessa Wins National Title in Women’s Shot Put
Utica, NY (May 8, 2026) – Through two days of the NJCAA Track and Field Championship, the highlight performance goes to sophomore Maci Abbatessa (Danvers) as she captured the NJCAA national title in the women’s shot put. Her final throw…
Utica, NY (May 8, 2026) – Through two days of the NJCAA Track and Field Championship, the highlight performance goes to sophomore Maci Abbatessa (Danvers) as she captured the NJCAA national title in the women’s shot put. Her final throw…
Psychology Graduate Found Community Through the PACE Program
For psychology major Izaiah Igartua Rivera, coming to Northern Essex Community College following high school felt like a natural next step. His older sisters attended NECC before continuing their education, and the Haverhill native saw an opportunity to stay close…
For psychology major Izaiah Igartua Rivera, coming to Northern Essex Community College following high school felt like a natural next step. His older sisters attended NECC before continuing their education, and the Haverhill native saw an opportunity to stay close…
How One NECC Student Found His Calling in Nursing
In recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), NECC is proud to spotlight the students, faculty, and healthcare professional who make up the backbone of our nursing program. The following article highlights the personal journey of one NECC Nursing student,…
In recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), NECC is proud to spotlight the students, faculty, and healthcare professional who make up the backbone of our nursing program. The following article highlights the personal journey of one NECC Nursing student,…
Student Journalists Win Three Regional Awards
Haverhill, MA (March 31, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won three awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better Newspaper competition. Daniela Valdivia-Terres…
Haverhill, MA (March 31, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won three awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better Newspaper competition. Daniela Valdivia-Terres…
Knights Win First-Ever National Championship
Herkimer, NY (March 14, 2026) — The Northern Essex Community College men's basketball team has made history: they are the first college athletic team to win a national title. The Knights defeated Dallas Richland College (Dallas, TX) 68-62 Saturday night…
Herkimer, NY (March 14, 2026) — The Northern Essex Community College men's basketball team has made history: they are the first college athletic team to win a national title. The Knights defeated Dallas Richland College (Dallas, TX) 68-62 Saturday night…
Student Earns Selective Scholarship
Northern Essex Community College student Dorothy Reynolds started the spring semester off with a double dose of good news: she was elected president of the Student Government Association, and she learned she received a $1500 scholarship from Granite Edvance. The…
Northern Essex Community College student Dorothy Reynolds started the spring semester off with a double dose of good news: she was elected president of the Student Government Association, and she learned she received a $1500 scholarship from Granite Edvance. The… Past articles by year
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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… 
