Dr. LaShawnda Washington encouraged the 16 spring inductees of 91ӣƵ’s Alpha Omega Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society to embrace and embody fellowship. “May you carry fellowship from this ceremony into every classroom, every meeting, every community space you enter,” said Washington, dean of College and Career Readiness and […]
Seventeen-year-old Amir Carr will attend 91ӣƵ this fall, saying the college’s proximity and sense of community helped shape his decision. “I feel like it gives a feeling of community, family, and gives students the ability to feel comfortable,” said Carr, a North East Carolina Prep graduate. “I wanted to be closer to my […]
Built here. Now what? “Built here. Now what?” That was the message delivered by Ron Green, chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, during 91ӣƵ’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8. Green emphasized the role of community colleges in shaping students’ futures, telling graduates that being […]
Good Friday was an unforgettable experience for a group of 91ӣƵ students who traveled with ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod and Selwyn Spence, ECC’s occupational extension programs administrator, to Morehead City and Atlantic Beach. Sixteen students spent their day off from classes to tour Carteret Community College and more. Known collectively as the […]
Two graduation ceremonies took place March 11 on the Tarboro campus of 91ӣƵ. Eight students in the college’s natural hair care program received their certifications, while four earned certifications in manicuring nail technology. “Over the course of three months, our natural hair care and nail graduates have committed themselves to learning, practicing, […]
Life hasn’t always been easy for Erma Battle, but her determination has never wavered. The vibrant 76-year-old recently visited the Campus Store at 91ӣƵ to select the perfect frame for her diploma. After completing the High School Equivalency program, she is eagerly preparing to walk across the stage at ECC’s commencement in May […]
91ӣƵ announces its participation in the UnitedHealthcare Future Leaders in Health Scholarship Program. This is a new initiative aimed at training the next generation of rural healthcare professionals. North Carolina is currently facing a healthcare crisis, with nearly three million residents living in areas without adequate medical professionals. Rural counties are hit the […]
91ӣƵ is proud to recognize students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2025 fall semester. The following full-time students earned a 4.0 grade point average, placing them on the President’s List. Clayton: Sierrea Fuller Durham: Alifa Kelleh Enfield: Sara Bishop Fountain: Gavin Allen Greenville: Tityana Lawson, Kenya Simpson Kannapolis: Lauryn King Nashville: […]
91ӣƵ is maintaining a strong upward trend in enrollment. Nationwide, the COVID-19 pandemic caused steep declines at community colleges, and while online courses are still prevalent, overall enrollment numbers are rebounding. 2026 began on a high note, with 1,679 curriculum (college credit-earning) enrollments, a 4.87 percent increase over last year. We are seeing […]
Mikella Pittman may be an accounting and finance major at 91ӣƵ, but her world isn’t just limited to payroll accounting, financial statements and spreadsheet formulas. The Tarboro native is also enamored with video games, and ECC’s newly installed Esports room caught her attention. “When I first saw the setup, I thought it was […]
