Articles by: Ellen Small-Davis
What do you call two divorced men – one a compulsive neat freak and one a compulsive slob – who live together? Playwright Neil Simon called them “The Odd Couple” …
Caribbean-born artist Stacy Mohammed of Randolph will display a number of her oil paintings in an exhibit titled “Santos y Milagros” at Northern Essex Community College’s Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace from …
Nearly 100 women attended the Women of NECC membership tea on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the Hartleb Technology Center on the Haverhill Campus. The women enjoyed tea sandwiches, dessert and tea …
More than 200 Northern Essex Community College students, from over 30 area communities, were awarded approximately $200,000 in scholarships for the 2017/2018 academic year.
“Our students are deeply appreciative of the many …
Wendy Shaffer, Northern Essex Community College’s Dean of Development, was one of 21 women honored during the Northeastern Massachusetts YWCA’s 28th Celebration of Tribute to Women on Thursday, October 26, …
Two Northern Essex Community College students, Jinette Galarza of Lawrence and James Kerr of Amesbury, recently received $750 scholarships from the Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association.
Both are involved in NECC’s Pathways …
With strong interests in science and math, David Mesta considered engineering as his career path, but a certain Northern Essex Community College chemistry class and time spent with sea gulls …
Acclaimed video game, movie, and television composer Duncan Watt, will be a guest speaker at Northern Essex Community College on Monday, November 6, at 1 p.m. in the Hartleb Technology …
Acclaimed video game, movie, and television composer Duncan Watt, will be a guest speaker at Northern Essex Community College on Monday, November 6, at 1 p.m. in the Hartleb Technology …
Proof your PowerPoint, know your audience, watch your body language, dress appropriately and watch out for those pesky “ummmmms’…These were just a few of the tips Northern Essex Community College …
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Meet Student Kenberly Prospere: Where Support Means Student Success
At 17 years old, Northern Essex Community College student Kenberly Prospere already had a foothold in the healthcare field. Working as a Medical Assistant confirmed her early plan to pursue nursing, and when she enrolled at Northern Essex, she expected… Faculty & Staff »
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… 
