Antifreeze protein polymers developed by the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom had the ride of their lives Saturday when they traveled more than 87,000 feet into near space during an experiment designed by 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ students. The antifreeze protein polymers were part of the payload in an unmanned high altitude balloon launched […]
A team of 13 instructors and students from 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ will travel to Hickory tomorrow to launch an unmanned high altitude balloon as part of a statewide competition. A project of the college’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs, the high altitude balloon launch is bringing students from engineering, computer science, and other […]
The Cosmetic Arts program at 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ held Extravaganza 2017 on April 1. Instructors and students were on hand to give demonstrations, including students Kiara Worsley (seated) and Michaela Norville. Local vendors also were on site selling beauty and health products, jewelry, arts and crafts, and other items. Cosmetic Arts at ECC includes Cosmetology, […]
91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ was front and center during Community College Day held March 29 at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh. The event included program demonstrations by twelve community colleges, including Edgecombe, which showcased Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, and patient simulation technology.
More than 100 job seekers attended 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s annual Job Fair on March 24. Shown above are Nancy Hobbs (seated), ECC Nursing admission counselor, and Debra Taylor and her father, Milton Pittman, who both live in Edgecombe County. In addition to employers who were looking to fill available positions, the college offered a resume […]
Dr. Deborah Lamm, president of the NC Association of Community College Presidents and president of 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ, speaks at the Community College Day press conference held today at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh. The event included demonstrations showcasing community college programs, including Surgical Technology, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and patient simulation technology at ECC.
Ten officers completed the recent Basic and Advanced Canine Handler Academy at 91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ. From left, participants were (front) Instructor Timothy Braddy, Rocky Mount Police Department and East Coast Canine; Joseph Rein, Currituck County Sheriff’s Office; Wendy Mayer, Elizabeth City Police Department; (second row) Mark Chappell, Currituck County Sheriff’s Office; Henry Smith, Currituck County […]
New York Theatre Ballet, the foremost chamber ballet company in the United States, will return to Tarboro on Thursday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. to perform in the Edgecombe Performance Series, bringing a program of mixed repertoire. NYTB has performed in the series annually for the past four years. Founded in 1978 by artistic director […]
91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ was among nine area community colleges that united on Wednesday to showcase and celebrate their vital contributions to their service areas. The colleges hosted the North Central Prosperity Zone Community College Press Conference on the campus of Wilson Community College. On hand were representatives from Central Carolina, Durham, Edgecombe, Johnston, Nash, Piedmont, […]
91Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s student honor society won 13 awards at the recent Phi Theta Kappa Carolinas Regional Convention. Three students and Advisor Tamara Frank-Pourvady represented ECC’s chapter, Alpha Omega Nu, at the annual convention held March 10-12 in Durham. At this conference, chapters and individuals are recognized for their hard work throughout the year. ECC’s […]
