Articles by: Melissa Bouse
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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 …
Haverhill, MA (November 17, 2021) The Northern Essex Knights basketball team has a lot of reasons to be proud of their season opening game: they bested a four-year school, the …
When fall semester started at Northern Essex, many students, staff and faculty were eager to get back to interacting in person; at least 25% of classes were meeting face-to-face, clubs …
Haverhill, MA (October 13, 2021) When Haverhill’s Michael Zuccola ’07 returned to the stage at Northern Essex Community College, the professional actor found himself heeding his own advice to students: …
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