Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Roniel Jimenez is about to begin his first full semester of college at Northern Essex Community College. But he’s no stranger to the school. While at Lawrence High School, Jimenez …
The annual NECC Golf Tournament to benefit the 12 athletic programs at the school is being held on Monday, August 26 at Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill.
This past fall, a group of employees from CNA Stores enrolled in a Supervisory Skills course through the Center for Corporate and Community Education (CCCE) at Northern Essex Community College. …
Haverhill, MA (July 29, 2024) – In signing the Massachusetts FY25 State Budget today, Governor Maura Healey made another historic investment in higher education. Community college is now tuition and …
Like many people, Josh Buffum, 23, of Haverhill, was on a different life trajectory before the pandemic. Although he studied plumbing at Whittier Tech, he found that working in that …
The new MassReconnect program, which encourages students 25 and up to complete their degrees for free, is credited with increasing community college enrollment. One local student taking part tells WHAV …
Boston, MA (July 24, 2024) – A new report from the MassInc Policy Center examines the effects of English proficiency in the state’s Gateway Cities. Northern Essex Community College President …
Born and raised in Ghana, 36-year-old Haverhill resident Hikma Tunteiya Mohammed may be a long way from home but says she feels like she is exactly where she is meant …
The Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board recently welcomed four new members.
Northern Essex Community College sophomore right hander Jayden Voelker has been drafted in the eighth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
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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… 
