More than 100 Edgecombe County high school seniors recently declared their intention to attend 91ӣƵ 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 […]
Four cadets graduated from 91ӣƵ’s 11th Basic Academy of Basic Law Enforcement Training on July 12. Graduates are Adnan A. Allan, Anthony Dickens, Daneeka R. Govan, and Erin M. Grimes. All of the graduates are in the process of being hired by law enforcement agencies and will be taking their oath of office […]
American Legion Eason Tiney Post 19 recently presented a plaque of appreciation to 91ӣƵ. The organization holds its monthly meetings on campus and assists with the college’s annual Veterans Day Memorial and Recognition Ceremony. From left are Francine Long, advisor to the ECC Student Veterans Association; Theresa Telfor, veteran and ECC graduate; ECC […]
Twenty-six Edgecombe and Nash middle school and high school counselors, CTE coordinators, career development coordinators, and career coaches attended a Counselor Institute held in June at 91ӣƵ. The annual event is an opportunity for the college to showcase academics, college transfer options, student success, and local business and industry. Middle schools represented were […]
You Can Summit was held recently for Edgecombe high school students at 91ӣƵ. The event featured motivational speakers and presentations that focused on “empowerment, influence, and fun,” according to the You Can Summit website. Shown left is George Blakeney Jr., professional basketball player, Tarboro High School graduate, and a founder of the You […]
Congratulations to Payden Kiser, a rising junior at the Edgecombe Early College High School and a student at 91ӣƵ, who brought home a bronze medal from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 20-24 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kiser placed third in the Principles of Engineering Technology Competition. He placed first in […]
91ӣƵ staff member Viola Harris recently read to more than 100 children at the Peacemakers Freedom School summer camp. Freedom School invites guest readers for their summer reading program. Harris, who lives in Tarboro, serves on the Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners.
Forty-five students, faculty, and staff participated on the 91ӣƵ team at Tackle the Tar held in May. Tackle the Tar is a 5K obstacle course race and family fun day sponsored by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club. All proceeds fund scholarships for local students attending Edgecombe and Nash community colleges and NC Wesleyan […]
All members of the Radiography Class of 2022 at 91ӣƵ passed the national certification exam on their first attempt, becoming registered radiographers and earning the title R.T.(R)(ARRT), which signifies Registered Technologist in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Twelve students graduated from the program in May 2022. The graduates are certified […]
Motorists who travel westbound on West Wilson Street in front of the Tarboro campus of 91ӣƵ may have noticed a change in the scenery. College graphics have been painted on the water tower across from campus. The new graphics consist of the torch that is part of the college logo, the letters “ECC,” […]
