Sixty-five eighth graders from Nash-Rocky Mount schools toured the Biotechnology and Medical Simulation Center on the Rocky Mount campus of 91ӣƵ last week through Communities in Schools. Students participated in interactive demonstrations and learned about various career pathways offered at the College. Pictured is Simulation Technician John Perry, who demonstrated CPR and explained […]
Thirty-four teams played in the 91ӣƵ Foundation’s 32nd Annual Golf Tournament held September 21 at Maccripine Country Club. The tournament is the largest fundraiser for student scholarships held by the ECC Foundation. “It was a beautiful day, the players enjoyed themselves, and the volunteers were tremendous,” says Karen Andrus, executive director of the […]
91ӣƵ is inviting the community to join the 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of the College during the first week of October. A highlight of the week will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, when the public is invited to a special lunchtime acoustic concert featuring local musician Lightnin’ […]
Music and movement are the themes of performances in the upcoming thirteenth season of 91ӣƵ’s Edgecombe Performance Series. Each year, the College presents a series of performances for the community in a variety of artistic disciplines. All performance series events take place in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus, located at 2009 West […]
Keihin Carolina System Technology has donated a 2017 Honda CR-V EXL as a hole-in-one prize for the 91ӣƵ Foundation’s 32nd Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 21. Set at Maccripine Country Club, the tournament is a fundraiser for scholarships. Last year’s tournament raised more than $20,000. Tee-times are 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. […]
Two members of the 91ӣƵ Board of Trustees were reappointed at the board’s quarterly meeting in August. Reappointed to four-year terms were Jerry Spruell (left) and Dr. Jerry Price. Spruell, a trustee since 1994, is director of the Edgecombe County Board of Elections. Dr. Price, a trustee since 2009, chairs the board. He […]
91ӣƵ will offer students a guitar-making workshop this fall to teach diverse subjects from physics to electronics. The workshop will focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills, but it’s the “coolness” factor that will likely attract students to the pilot project. “The students will have a tangible learning experience to emphasize […]
Gloria Wiggins-Hicks, a member of the Board of Trustees at 91ӣƵ, has been named to the Executive Board of the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees (NCACCT). She is retired community relations manager of Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant. The NCACCT was founded in 1967 to provide NC community college trustees an […]
The Edgecombe County Law Enforcement Association has presented the 91ӣƵ Foundation with a generous donation of nearly $30,000. The gift will support scholarships for qualified students enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training at ECC. According to BLET School Director Bernie Taylor, funds will be used to help offset the cost of required uniforms […]
91ӣƵ has received $17,000 from Tackle the Tar, a 5K obstacle course race and family fun day sponsored by the Rotary Club of Rocky Mount. Proceeds from the annual event support scholarships for local students attending Edgecombe and Nash community colleges and NC Wesleyan College. Shown from left are Tackle the Tar and […]
