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 […]
Other ECC events in honor of veterans also announced “It’s an honor to have served,” Tarboro resident William “Kenny” Parker stated without hesitation after being asked about his time in the US Army. The veteran can vividly recall when he was drafted to enter the Vietnam War—Jan. 2, 1969. Now, the Edgecombe Community College Board […]
Representatives from more than 40 colleges and universities gathered in the Mobley Atrium on Friday, Oct. 18. It was all a part of the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers’ (CACRAO) College Fair tour. Edgecombe Community College was the site where students from Tarboro High, Southwest Edgecombe, North Edgecombe, North East Carolina Prep, […]
“As times change, students change, and the needs of our community change,” stated Dr. Greg McLeod, president of Edgecombe Community College, during a recent Facilities Master Plan meeting held at ECC. JKF Architecture led the discussion that will ultimately lead to the creation of a plan for the next five to 10 years. “On […]
Meeting the growing demands in our region is why Edgecombe Community College will begin offering courses in applied engineering technology this spring. “There is a local and regional need for more prepared industry technicians,” says Dr. Bruce Panneton, vice president of instruction and chief academic officer at ECC. “These are jobs and careers with great […]
Three members of the Edgecombe Community College Student Government Association’s Executive Board attended the North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association Fall Conference in Winston Salem, NC. The N4CSGA is a student-based and student-run organization. During the conference, held Oct. 18-20, ECC students joined student delegates, advisors and guests representing various schools in the […]
Tristan Revis is a super senior at the Edgecombe Early College High School on the campus of ECC. After graduation, he plans to attend East Carolina University to major in biology and become a trauma surgeon. Sasha Williams has a different path. The ECC student currently works for Aetna Healthcare. “After graduation, I plan to […]
“Preparing Manufacturing Technicians for the Challenges of Industry 4.0” was the topic of Manufacturing Technology Instructor, Merdikae Williams’ presentation during a recent workshop at Pitt Community College. Community college stakeholders, including Williams and Dr. Bruce Panneton, vice president of instruction and chief academic officer at ECC, convened on Oct. 4 to discuss the NSF ATE […]
The Edgecombe Community College Foundation’s 38th Annual Golf Tournament raised approximately $50,000 to support student scholarships and operations of the foundation. The tournament was held Oct. 3 at Maccripine Country Club in Pinetops. Forty teams competed in the tournament, which is the ECC Foundation’s largest fundraiser. “Thanks to the sponsors, players, volunteers and a number […]
Edgecombe Community College Practical Nursing graduates participated in their pinning ceremony on August 1. The Practical Nursing Class of 2024 graduated 12 students. These graduates have met the education requirements to take the NCLEX-PN®, the National Council Licensure Examination, which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. “We are proud of each of […]