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2026 Student Commencement Speaker Focused on Giving Back
Maria Cubias-Realegeno has come a long way- literally and figuratively. The Northern Essex Community College Criminal Justice major, known to her friends as Ampa, grew up in a tight-knit community in El Salvador. But when she was just 15, political…
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…
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…
NECC Theater Receives 13 Awards from the American College Theater Festival
The American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 National Production Awards and Meritorious Commendations, recognizing outstanding achievement in collegiate theatre across the United States. These honors celebrate work from the distinguished invited productions presented at…
The American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 National Production Awards and Meritorious Commendations, recognizing outstanding achievement in collegiate theatre across the United States. These honors celebrate work from the distinguished invited productions presented at…
Grant Provides Additional Laptops for Library’s Lending Program
Northern Essex Community College’s Laptop Lending Program is more than doubling in size, thanks to a generous grant program from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI). The Healey-Driscoll Administration and MBI recently announced the distribution of nearly…
CommonWealth Beacon: A new vision for career and technical education in Massachusetts
President Glenn writes that collaboration between our K-12 and higher-ed systems is long overdue and suggests a plan to make it happen.
President Glenn writes that collaboration between our K-12 and higher-ed systems is long overdue and suggests a plan to make it happen.
Delgado selected to play in NJCAA All-Star Game, Stratton named All-Star Game Coach
Haverhill, MA (April 16, 2026) – NJCAA National Player of the Year Alejandro Delgado (Haverhill) and NJCAA National Coach of the Year Darren Stratton of the national championship-winning Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team have been selected for the…
Haverhill, MA (April 16, 2026) – NJCAA National Player of the Year Alejandro Delgado (Haverhill) and NJCAA National Coach of the Year Darren Stratton of the national championship-winning Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team have been selected for the…
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…
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…
Delgado Player of the Year, Stratton Coach of the Year in National Awards
Haverhill, MA (April 9, 2026) – The national champion Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team has made it a clean sweep of the end-of-season awards as the NJCAA has announced Alejandro Delgado (Haverhill) as National Player of the Year…
Haverhill, MA (April 9, 2026) – The national champion Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team has made it a clean sweep of the end-of-season awards as the NJCAA has announced Alejandro Delgado (Haverhill) as National Player of the Year…
Knights Celebrate National Championship
Haverhill, MA (April 8, 2026) — Hundreds of fans, former players, family members and Northern Essex Community College staff packed the gym on Wednesday night to celebrate the men's basketball team. They became the first team in school history to…
Haverhill, MA (April 8, 2026) — Hundreds of fans, former players, family members and Northern Essex Community College staff packed the gym on Wednesday night to celebrate the men's basketball team. They became the first team in school history to…
Four NECC Alumni Among Police Academy Graduates
Haverhill, MA (April 3, 2026) — The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) announced the graduation of 55 police officers from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy’s 8th Recruit Officer Class (ROC). The graduates completed over 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in…
Haverhill, MA (April 3, 2026) — The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) announced the graduation of 55 police officers from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy’s 8th Recruit Officer Class (ROC). The graduates completed over 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in… Past articles by year
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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.… 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 »
Business Transfer Student Named to 2026 PTK All-Massachusetts Academic Team
The Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges is recognizing Northern Essex Community College student Dayana Ticllas Prado of Lawrence for her outstanding academic achievement and exemplary student service. They selected Ticllas Prado for the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Massachusetts Academic… 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… Most Viewed Stories
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