Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Haverhill, MA (January 23, 2024) – 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 …
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 …
Haverhill, MA (January 18, 2024) – Despite the freezing temperatures outside, inside the Tech Center at Northern Essex Community College, spring was on everyone’s mind. The Convocation ceremony marked the official start of the spring …
Community colleges are seeing enrollment growth with new state initiatives and are poised for more if the state Senate is successful in providing free community college for everyone.
Podcast: Community Colleges are ‘Hot’ Right Now; Dolan-Wilson …
Boston, MA (January 9, 2024) — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration took a significant step forward in expanding access to higher education for all Massachusetts residents by launching the new Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid …
The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team is preparing to pick up where they left off before the break. The Knights have a perfect 13-0 record and are ranked number two in the country …
Dr. John Santos’ passion for experiential learning, sparked at NECC, led to the creation of a unique wilderness education program.
This article originally appeared in the fall 2023 edition of alumnecc, NECC’s bi-annual magazine for alumni …
Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Fall 2023 Dean’s List!
To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six or more credits …
Supported by a three-year $483,324 grant from the Davis Educational Foundation, a new program at UMass Lowell will emphasize student engagement, encourage mentorship among faculty and students and improve cultural competency across the university.
The University of Massachusetts recently announced that the top 10% of the state’s future community college graduates will receive a minimum of $5,000 per year above federal and private financial aid if they enroll at …
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Alumni Q&A: Meet Sarah Tavitian ’19
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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 »
Board of Trustees February 2025 Update
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 partnership that will benefit students,… 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 »
NECC Celebrates Black History Month
Since 1976, February has been a global celebration of Black History Month. At Northern Essex Community College, students and faculty are devoting time to celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. They are hosting a variety of… 
