Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Haverhill, MA (September 26, 2024) – Former Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees Vice Chair Marianne Paley Nadel is now the newest member of the NECC Foundation Board. Paley …
This past spring, we (the Marketing Communications department) embarked on an ambitious photo project to showcase what makes NECC so special- YOU! Over the course of a week, we asked …
Public comments, aimed at shaping a shared campus for Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School and Northern Essex Community College, will be accepted at four “public listening sessions” online in …
In April 2024, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced initial steps to explore a shared campus model for Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. The …
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña renewed his pledge at the start of Adult Education and Family Literacy Week to pay for more classes at Northern Essex Community College to help get …
For the last six years, the Northern Essex Community College baseball team makes an annual fall trek to the University of Maine for a couple of baseball scrimmages.
Lawrence, MA (September 17, 2024) – Adult Education and Family Literacy Week started on a high note at Northern Essex Community College, thanks to an inspiring nighttime celebration and a …
Knight Spotlight is a new video series featuring Northern Essex Community College President Lane Glenn chatting with accomplished faculty members. For the first episode, President Glenn sat down with Trish …
Haverhill, MA (September 4, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met for the first time of the ’24/25 academic year on the Haverhill Campus. The meeting …
Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (September 10, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College is preparing to honor Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) with several planned events. HHM is celebrated from September 15 …
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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… 
