Three Edgecombe Community College respiratory therapy students have earned statewide bragging rights after capturing the 2026 North Carolina Society for Respiratory Care (NCSRC) Sputum Bowl Championship and securing a spot at the national competition in New Orleans this November. The Sputum Bowl is a fast-paced academic competition that tests respiratory care students and practitioners on […]
Teresa Bottoms, a longtime student advocate and 20‑year employee at Edgecombe Community College, has been named the recipient of the college’s 2026 Staff Award, an honor recognizing initiative, innovation and leadership among ECC employees. Bottoms, a student support counselor and disability services coordinator, said she was “excited” and “shocked” to receive the award. “I was […]
Ami Denton, director of nursing programs at Edgecombe Community College, has received the Astemo Endowed Faculty Chair Award, the highest faculty honor awarded by the college. Denton, who joined ECC in 2018, was selected by a committee of ECC employees from a group of nominees who submitted a teaching philosophy, performance portfolio and essay. “To […]
Edgecombe Community College has secured the #1 spot among community colleges in northeastern NC and #11 in the state on WalletHub’s latest ranking of public two-year institutions across the U.S. The personal finance website utilized data from the 2025 to 2026 academic year. WalletHub evaluated community colleges nationwide based on a comparison of 18 […]
It’s not hard to understand why Edgecombe Community College’s Amie Sasser recently received the coveted Imaging Professional of Excellence Award from the North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists (NCSRT). The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the medical imaging field. The CT and MRI (Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging) instructor and clinical coordinator has been working in […]
Craig Woodall gets emotional when he thinks about how far he’s come. The Air Force veteran and former call center director has decided to branch out and pursue entrepreneurship. His work with the Small Business Center at Edgecombe Community College, along with developing and repeatedly testing a new device, has led to his selection as […]
Five Edgecombe Community College students returned home as national champions after competing in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), held June 1–5 in Atlanta, Ga. Three students earned Gold Medals in the Career Pathways Showcase–Industrial and Engineering Technology. Isabella De Leon, Daniella Ponce and Ajeda Thomas claimed the Gold. Alfredo Hernandez-Garcia won Silver […]
Edgecombe Community College invites the public to celebrate the outstanding students who recently earned top honors at the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Greensboro, N.C. A recognition event will be held Tuesday, May 19, from 3:30–5 p.m. in the Barnhill-Jenkins Center for Innovation’s Multipurpose Room. Students who competed at the state conference, held […]
Built here. Now what? “Built here. Now what?” That was the message delivered by Ron Green, chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, during Edgecombe Community College’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8. Green emphasized the role of community colleges in shaping students’ futures, telling graduates that being […]
A wide variety of scholarships are offered from Edgecombe Community College to high-school graduates, ensuring they pay little to no out-of-pocket costs. New to ECC this year are the First Flight and Esports Scholars Scholarships. High-school graduates with an unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.6 may apply for the First Flight Scholarship. […]
