Articles by: Ellen Small-Davis
Renowned graphic designer and former Northern Essex Community College Professor Lance Hidy, who is now the college’s accessible media specialist, recently received a mention in a new book that discusses Universal …
Northern Essex alumna Lauren Branscomb has gone from dental assistant to dental student in just a few short years.
A preteen interest, piqued by a set of braces, first led her to …
The works of 10 former art and design students were selected for the first Northern Essex Community College Art & Design Department Alumni Art show. The show will run from …
Three Northern Essex Community College employees, Kathy Welch Hudson of Stoneham, Brian MacKenna-Rice of Middleton, and Rick Lizotte of Amesbury recently received the Employee Recognition Award for the first quarter …
Alicia Catalano has an enviable problem – too many interests. So the Newburyport resident is attending Northern Essex Community College to narrow the field, select a major, and continue her …
Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic and student affairs, Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of students to the Dean’s List for the Fall of …
Over the last two decades attorney Judith Pollock Ciampi has brought both her legal and business acumen to several roles at Northern Essex. From educator to program coordinator, and now …
Fourth-generation Lawrence resident, Marc LaPlante, will discuss the Lawrence World War I Project, during the Thursday, January 24, White Fund Lecture Series offered in partnership with Northern Essex Community College.
The …
Northern Essex Community College’s marketing communications department received a gold Medallion Award for its recently redesigned website from the prestigious National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) for District …
Ryan McAuliffe, a Northern Essex Community College alumnus turned minor league baseball player, is utterly effusive when he talks about the two years he spent as an NECC Knight.
“Coming to …
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Meet Student Kenberly Prospere: Where Support Means Student Success
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Knight Spotlight: Bringing the Fun
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 Brianna Sorensen, NECC's assistant director of student activities, who shares… Campus & Community »
MPTC-NECC Police Academy Graduate First to Receive Scholarship
The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) proudly celebrated the first graduate of the MPTC Scholarship Program, a milestone achievement for both the recipient and the Commonwealth's ongoing commitment to creating accessible pathways into law enforcement. This initiative was designed to… Programs »
State Awards NECC $180,000 for Continued Support for Students with Disabilities
Boston, MA (January 8, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College will receive $180,000 to continue to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. MAIPSE enables certain students with severe disabilities to participate in undergraduate academic… Events »
Meet the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Haverhill, MA (January 12, 2026) – The Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department is proud to announce the inductees for the sixth class of the Northern Essex Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s induction ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, March… 
