Edgecombe Community College student, Christopher Lacy, beams when he talks about his recent trip to the Dominican Republic. The surgical technology major traveled to the country in November, working in the operating room with a team of nurses and doctors who performed nine surgeries. “I was able to first scrub. I also set up the […]
The Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh recently held a grand opening to introduce their renovated courtyard space, Marbles Playway. ECC’s High Altitude Balloon Team, critECCly stable, was a part of the grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 16. The team was invited to perform a tethered launch of their systems with a balloon. When a balloon […]
Giving Tuesday is December 3, and for 24 hours, the Edgecombe Community College Foundation will host a giving campaign to benefit ECC students and our neighbors in need. According to its website, Giving Tuesday is a “year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.” This year, ECC’s […]
It was a surreal moment for Dr. Greg McLeod, Edgecombe Community College President. What was initially a trip to attend an American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) commission meeting in Washington, DC, turned into a wonderful, additional opportunity to visit the White House for the Classroom to Career Summit. “I received the White House invitation […]
As spring registration gets underway at Edgecombe Community College, prospective students are invited to Get the Edge Enrollment Day. The event is happening Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Academic Success Centers on ECC’s Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses. “Get the Edge Enrollment Day is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to get ahead on their […]
The Edgecombe Community College Foundation will award scholarships to more than 80 students on Thursday, Dec. 12. Astemo Presents the ECC Foundation’s Scholarship Recognition Ceremony, will not only honor the students who have recently been awarded scholarships, but also the donors who have graciously given to their education. During this year’s scholarship ceremony, Nina White, […]
Career and Technical Education Day at Edgecombe Community College, held on Oct. 29, started with the popular game “Would You Rather?” Before the career exploration event that highlights CTE programs at the college, students from four area high schools had the chance to show their personalities and get comfortable with ECC faculty and staff as […]
Students in Edgecombe Community College’s Barbering program were recognized for their skills on Monday Nov. 4. Five individuals received high placements in the NC Student Barber Competition held in Raleigh, and a number of students received high acclaim for their participation in a quiz bowl at the event. Justin Edwards claimed the first-place prize for roller […]
An inflatable obstacle course, pumpkin painting, canvas painting, games and a Halloween costume contest were just some of the activities Edgecombe Community College students engaged in during the annual Fall Fest. “It’s a time to fellowship with other students, have fun, and interact with faculty and staff,” said Ashley King, student activities coordinator at ECC. […]
Edgecombe Community College’s Alpha Omega Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently welcomed 28 new members. Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for students attending two-year schools. The organization held an induction ceremony on the Tarboro campus on Thursday, Oct. 24. The guest speaker was Suzi Shippen-Wagner, surgical technology program chair at ECC and […]
