Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Haverhill, MA (April 10, 2025) – More than 50 Northern Essex Community College employees and retirees were honored for their years of service at the recent Employee Service Recognition Luncheon. Collectively, this year’s honorees represented …
Boston, MA (March 12, 2025)—Northern Essex Community College Early College students were among hundreds of Massachusetts high schoolers who descended on the State House for Early College Day last month. The event, organized by the …
Portland, ME (March 29, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better …
Northern Essex Community College is proud to welcome Alfred (Fred) Denesowicz ’98 as the college’s new Veteran and Military Services Coordinator. A dedicated advocate for veterans and military-affiliated students, Denesowicz brings a wealth of experience …
New Orleans, LA (March 28, 2025) – Four Northern Essex Community College projects were honored recently with Paragon Awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). NECC’s Executive Director of Marketing, Keith …
When Mirelys Morales graduated from Methuen High School in 2021, she wasn’t sure what she should do next. With some gentle nudges from her parents, she decided to explore Northern Essex Community College. Now, just …
Haverhill, MA (March 5, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees convened for its March meeting on Wednesday, March 5, on the Haverhill Campus. Topics included the results of a change in …
Haverhill, MA (March 17, 2025) – A pair of Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball standouts picked up All-Region 21 honors as recently selected by a vote of the league’s coaches, while Knights head coach …
Haverhill’s Alejandro Delgado was one of a pair of Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball standouts who picked up All-Region 21 honors, selected by a vote of the league’s coaches.
Northern Essex Community College is preparing to host the fourth annual Giving Day on April 3.
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Student Spotlight: Finding Community at NECC
For many students, the decision on where to pursue higher education can be a daunting one. However, for one Northern Essex Community College student, the choice was clear. Growing up in the Lawrence and Methuen area, Mary Hopwood expressed how… Faculty & Staff »
Employees and Retirees Honored for Years of Service
Haverhill, MA (April 10, 2025) – More than 50 Northern Essex Community College employees and retirees were honored for their years of service at the recent Employee Service Recognition Luncheon. Collectively, this year's honorees represented 890 years of service. "That… Campus & Community »
Community Leaders Voice Optimism for New Whittier Tech High School and Local Cost-Sharing Arrangement
Just-released UMass Donahue Institute study recommends “collaborative shared campus model” in which WT and NECC share space and services. Representatives from Whittier Tech’s communities, including mayors, town managers, and city councilors and select board members, have expressed strong interest and…Programs »
Early College Day at the State House 2025
Boston, MA (March 12, 2025)—Northern Essex Community College Early College students were among hundreds of Massachusetts high schoolers who descended on the State House for Early College Day last month. The event, organized by the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College,… Events »
Giving Day is April 3!
Haverhill, MA (Mar 13, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College is preparing to host the fourth annual Giving Day on April 3, 2025. NECC’s Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising effort that aims to unite alumni, friends, staff, faculty, and… 
