Officers from Nash Correctional Institution recently visited a criminal justice class at 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ to discuss careers in criminal justice. Shown with the students are (l-r) Instructor Ryan Cox, Sgt. McLeod, Special Risks Groups Sgt. Randle (4th from left), and Programs Director Wilson (far right). ECC offers a two-year degree in criminal justice and […]
For one 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ alumna, the college experience didn’t end at graduation. Cassidy Ingram completed ECC’s Surgical Technology program in December 2022. Earlier this year, she joined Suzi Shippen-Wagner, program chair of Surgical Technology, on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. They spent a week there, assisting in cataract surgery on patients in […]
Nearly 50 Edgecombe County high school seniors recently declared their intention to attend 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ in the fall. The college honored the students at ECC Signing Day held at high schools in May. Signing Day is a national initiative to celebrate students for making a commitment to higher education. Students, ECC leaders, and high […]
Summer is marching on, and the school year will be upon us before we know it. Fall semester at 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ begins August 17, roughly five weeks from now! The college is offering numerous opportunities in July for new and prospective students to learn about academic and workforce training programs and the many free […]
91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ SkillsUSA participants brought home a silver medal from the National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 19-23 in Atlanta, Georgia. A team of ECC students won 2nd place in the Career Pathways Showcase – Industrial and Engineering Technology – Post Secondary competition. Team members were Matthew Duff and Payden Kiser, students at […]
Eight of the nine members of the Radiography Class of 2023 at 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ have earned their certification, becoming registered radiographers and earning the title R.T.(R)(ARRT), which signifies Registered Technologist in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Nine students graduated from the program in May 2023. The graduates are certified nationally as […]
Thirty-one Edgecombe and Nash middle school and high school counselors, CTE coordinators, career development coordinators, and career coaches attended a Counselor Institute held recently at 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. The annual event is an opportunity for the college to host area schools and showcase advising and best practices for high school students, ECC academic programs, transfer […]
91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ students were among those who met President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden during the Bidens’ visit to Nash Community College on June 9. Their visit is part of the President’s Investing in America Tour. At Nash, the President and First Lady focused on connecting education to careers through workforce […]
The 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Relay for Life team exceeded its fundraising goal of $1,000 and raised $1,282 for Relay for Life. Relay for Life of Edgecombe County was held June 10 at Tarboro High School. Shown from left at the ECC Relay for Life tent are Varnell Kinnin and Karin Ruffin, chair of the ECC […]
Dr. Greg McLeod (back row, 5th from left), president of 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ, was among the North Carolina community college presidents who attended a June 8 meeting of presidents whose colleges lie in eastern NC. The regional group is part of the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents. The leaders met at Nash Community […]
