Articles by: Melissa Bouse
Haverhill, MA (December 17, 2024) – Longtime Northern Essex Community College adjunct faculty member David Rattigan is among several Massachusetts educators nominated to the Honor Roll for the Wasabi Fenway Bowl, a college football bowl …
Whittier Tech High School has been invited into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) eligibility phase. This milestone represents an opportunity to create a modern innovative learning environment that will benefit students, communities, and the …
Against the usual odds, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School won state approval to move forward with a replacement school the same year it lost the same eligibility.
Nine standout Northern Essex Community College students were honored with Knight’s Quest Awards for their hard work during the fall semester. The awards recognize students who showed exceptional commitment to their education.
“Some students give a …
Haverhill, MA (December 14, 2024)—Whittier Tech High School has been invited into the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Eligibility Phase. This milestone represents an opportunity to create a modern, innovative learning environment that will benefit …
A beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage this weekend as Northern Essex Community College Music, in collaboration with NECC Theater in the Liberal Arts Division, presents “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Four performances …
Northern Essex Community College psychology student Melissa Horne is used to giving advice. As a Haverhill business owner, mother of six, and Instagram influencer, she thrives on helping others succeed. Yet, despite her own success, …
The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team trailed for 35 minutes on Saturday, but took over when it mattered most in the closing minutes in picking up their 10th straight win, 101-96.
A partnership between Northern Essex Community College police recruits and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Haverhill and Lawrence will see more than 200 toys distributed to children in need this holiday season.
Northern Essex Community College is proud to announce that 23 students were inducted into Beta Sigma Lambda, NECC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. PTK is the international honor society for two-year college …
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