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…

Q&A with Criminal Justice Major Mirelys Morales 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 a few months away from…

Honors for the Knights as Men’s Basketball Finishes Season in 9th Place Nationally 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 Darren Stratton was named Region…

Knights Earn #8 Seed in NJCAA National Championship The Region 21 and East District champion Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team has been named the eighth seed in the national tournament set to get underway on Wednesday March 12 on the campus of Herkimer College in Herkimer,…

Student Named to YMCA National Youth Advisory Council Northern Essex Community College (NECC) proudly announces that Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo, a Liberal Arts major and an accomplished student leader, has been appointed to the YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) National Youth Advisory Council. In this prestigious role, Almanzar-Lizardo will collaborate…

Q&A with Liberal Arts and Humanities Major Emma Ruggiero 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 what advice she has for…

Alumni Q&A: Meet Sarah Tavitian ’19 Occupation: Small Business Developer, NewVue Communities What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? When I graduated from Haverhill High School, I did not…

Fall 2024 Dean’s List Congratulations to the Northern Essex Community College students on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List! To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term,…

Students Honored for Outstanding Semester 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 lot to NECC through…

Investing in Herself: Mom of Six and Local Business Owner Returns to College After 27 Years  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, she always felt something was…