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…

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…

NECC President Glenn joins US Senators, Educators, and Business Leaders in Calling for Permanent Protections for Dreamers 

Washington, DC (May 12, 2026) — This week, Northern Essex Community College President Lane Glenn stood alongside US Senators Mark Kelly (D-Arizona), Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), and Alex Padilla (D-California), as they joined students, educators, and business leaders to call attention…

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…

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…