Articles by: Melissa Bouse
A new joint admissions agreement between Northern Essex Community College and Merrimack College will provide NECC students with more seamless pathways to continue their education after graduating with their associate degrees, according to officials at …
Haverhill, MA (March 11, 2025)– Planning for the 63rd annual Commencement Ceremony at Northern Essex Community College is underway. The event will be held on the Haverhill Campus on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. …
March 7, 2025 (Haverhill, MA) – Trish Tupaj’s Business 101 students will never look at cereal boxes the same way again. The Whittier Tech students, who are earning college credit through NECC’s Early College Program, …
Students choose Northern Essex Community College for a variety of reasons. We recently chatted with Liberal Arts and Humanities graduate Emma Ruggiero of Chelmsford on why she chose NECC, what her experience was like, and …
Warwick, RI (March 2, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team led Sunday afternoon’s regional championship game for a total of 36 seconds, by taking a 1-0 lead in the opening minutes …
Haverhill, MA (February 24, 2025) – A new joint admissions agreement between Northern Essex Community College and Merrimack College will provide NECC students with more seamless pathways to continue their education after graduating with their …
Haverhill, MA (February 13, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College is proud to recognize those who have made lasting contributions to the college and its students with the third annual Impact Awards. The following outstanding …
Haverhill, MA (February 5, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees gathered for its first meeting of 2025 on the Haverhill Campus earlier this month. The meeting included details of a new …
What started out as a small, independent film is now likely heading for a major national release. “Sorry, Baby” was shot partially on the Northern Essex Community College Lawrence Campus in the winter of 2024. …
This story originally appeared in the fall 2024 edition of alumnecc, the alumni magazine of Northern Essex Community College.
45,000. That’s how many hours- give or take- the women behind the Welcome Express desk on the …
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MassReconnect Student Shares Passion for Community Engagement
Northern Essex Community College student caitlin little has only lived in Haverhill for a couple years. But in that time, she’s immersed herself in the local community. Initially hailing from Nebraska, little is a general studies major and a member… Faculty & Staff »
Here to Help: Familiar Faces Greet Students on the Lawrence Campus
This story originally appeared in the fall 2024 edition of alumnecc, the alumni magazine of Northern Essex Community College. 45,000. That’s how many hours- give or take- the women behind the Welcome Express desk on the Lawrence Campus have spent… 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 »
Grant Award to Create First-of-its-Kind Classroom Support Specialist Program
Haverhill, MA (January 27, 2025) – Northern Essex Community College is the recipient of a new, $170,000 grant from The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, to create a Classroom Support Specialist Program. The program is designed to “increase 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… 
