Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Haverhill, MA (January 25, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce its Hall of Fame class of 2024. Former cross-country standout Larry Fowle, national …
Second year star Luis Reynoso, of Lawrence, had another big week for the Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team and was named the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week …
Work by Beverly artist Maria L. Denjongpa is on display in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College.
Note from the author: This story is dedicated to the students of Northern Essex Community College (NECC) in Massachusetts and to community college students everywhere.
I was a community college student, and now …
Northern Essex Community College’s production of “Hurricane Diane” is making an encore.
The spring semester started with a bang for Northern Essex Community College theater students and professor Brianne Beatrice.
The spring semester started with a bang for Northern Essex Community College theater students and professor Brianne Beatrice. They went right back into the theater to start re-rehearsing last spring’s …
Northern Essex Community College’s production of “Hurricane Diane” is making an encore.
Last spring’s production by theater students and Professor Brianne Beatrice was selected for the Region 1 Kennedy Center American …
A familiar face in local government is now a key part of the President’s Office at Northern Essex Community College.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey recently unveiled a new initiative via executive order that is intended to dramatically increase access to state jobs and reduce reliance on college degrees.
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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… 
