Lorrie Coltraine became slightly emotional after her name was called during 91ӣƵ’s fall semester kickoff. The English and humanities instructor was presented with the Astemo Endowed Faculty Chair Award, rewarding excellence in teaching. Coltraine’s emotions prevented her from speaking much during the Aug. 11th event, but afterwards, the 10-year ECC employee stated, “I […]
The 91ӣƵ Foundation will host a Scholarship Convocation Friday, Sept. 19 on the Tarboro campus. During the invitation-only event, 140 scholarships will be awarded to students for the 2025-2026 academic year. The donors who have contributed to further the education of these students will also be recognized. Presented by Astemo, this year’s Scholarship […]
The 91ӣƵ Foundation is gearing up for the 39th annual golf tournament. In addition to fun and fellowship, participants will have the chance to win a 2025 Honda CRV Sport-L Hybrid valued at $39,000. Donated by Astemo, the CRV from Davenport Autopark of Rocky Mount is a hole-in-one prize for one specific hole […]
91ӣƵ placed third in SmartAsset’s 2025 analysis of the Best Community Colleges across the United States. Additionally, ECC ranked second in North Carolina. The ranking comes on the heels of recent announcements by USA Today and WalletHub naming the college among the best in the state in their publications. SmartAsset, the online site […]
ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, spoke to the Rocky Mount Rotary Club on August 5. The nearly 30 members in attendance at Benvenue Country Club heard about the educational highlights of the college, such as last year’s ranking as sixth best community college in the state by SmartAsset based on retention, student-faculty ratio and cost. […]
Teresa Howell, department chair for English/Humanities at 91ӣƵ, recently donated two Lincoln Electric welding machines to the welding technology program. These weren’t just any machines. Valued at approximately $550, the donation was of sentimental value, honoring Howell’s father and meant to further other students’ passions for welding. “My father passed away suddenly and […]
91ӣƵ was among just 14 community colleges in North Carolina named as one of the top vocational schools across the U.S. According to usatoday.com, “the rankings were developed by Statista in collaboration with USA Today. Schools were judged on five primary metrics: graduation rate, graduates’ salary, years it takes to pay off net […]
In a WalletHub ranking released Tuesday, August 12, 91ӣƵ placed #7 among North Carolina’s best community colleges. ECC’s ranking was based on a comparison of 18 key factors of cost and quality, including financing, student-to-teacher ratio, graduation rate and career outcomes. “We are honored that WalletHub and many other publications recognize our college,” […]
Nearly 90 students participated in Start @ ECC (Student Transition, Advising and Registration Time). ECC’s new student orientation was held in the Barnhill-Jenkins Center for Innovation on the Tarboro campus. The orientation took place Wednesday, July 16 starting at 5pm. Students met with an academic counselor, registered for classes, learned more about how to succeed, […]
A graduation ceremony was held June 20 on 91ӣƵ’s Rocky Mount campus to celebrate the accomplishments of rising high school seniors who completed the annual Health Careers Academy. Thirteen students participated in hands-on healthcare activities, simulations, mock interviews and a resume building workshop. “The goal of the academy is to open their eyes […]
