Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Northern Essex Community College and UMass Lowell are ‘pARTners’ in Art Show
How NECC has used new initiatives to enroll and retain Hispanic students
Northern Essex Hall of Fame Ceremony
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Haverhill, MA (February 28, 2022)- For the first time since the start of the pandemic, The Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace will feature a full-scale exhibit. The pARTners show is designed to …
Haverhill, MA (February 11, 2022) – There is no doubt about it. The Northern Essex men’s basketball team is on a roll.
The Knights have toppled team after team in a …
Good news from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE): the college’s accreditation will be continued for the next 10 years.
Haverhill, MA (January 10, 2022) – The Northern Essex Community College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce its Hall of Fame class of 2022. Former baseball standout Ryan McAuliffe …
Haverhill, MA (December 1, 2021) – Their season may be over, but the wins keep coming for Northern Essex Community College women’s volleyball team. This week, freshman Dejalee Torres of …
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (November 22, 2021) – Area students have an opportunity to make the most of their winter break. Registration is open now for NECC’s Winter Intersession. Dozens …
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Alumni Q&A: Meet Keaton Van Thof ’12
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Faculty Nationally Recognized with 2026 NISOD Awards
Two members of the Northern Essex Community College faculty were recently named recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Awards for Excellence. This national honor recognizes outstanding faculty and staff at the country’s community colleges. [caption id="attachment_29712" align="aligncenter"… 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 »
Higher Ed Leaders Unite to Strengthen Community College Transfer Pathways
Northern Essex President Lane Glenn, UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen, and Salem State University President John Keenan discuss strategies for seeing students through the transfer process and onto degree completion and career attainment. Haverhill, MA (January 21, 2026) – The… 
