Teresa Howell, department chair for English/Humanities at Edgecombe Community College, recently donated two Lincoln Electric welding machines to the welding technology program. These weren’t just any machines. Valued at approximately $550, the donation was of sentimental value, honoring Howell’s father and meant to further other students’ passions for welding. “My father passed away suddenly and […]
Edgecombe Community College’s P.A.A.M.E.S program (Providing African American Males the Edge to Succeed) hosted a special event during Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Beyond the Barber’s Chair: A Men’s Health and Wellness Day, was held June 25 on ECC’s Rocky Mount campus. Attendees enjoyed music, inflatables, free haircuts, free resources and a men’s health walk. […]
Students in Edgecombe Community College’s nail technology program were pleasantly surprised to receive a visit from ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, for a client service. McLeod also brought along his son to the Cosmetic Arts Building where the two were given manicures. Jordan received his manicure from Shadara Williams, while McLeod’s manicure was provided by […]
Top Dog Waste Solutions in Rocky Mount recently donated a total of $2,000 to the Edgecombe Community College Foundation. The local trash and recycling company’s contribution will fund three distinct scholarships. The Top Dog Welding Scholarship will provide $1,000 to students enrolled in the welding diploma program at ECC. A $500 gift will support students […]
The Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently presented their annual scholarship to Edgecombe Community College. The gift of $1,000 will be used to establish two $500 scholarships for students in the Electrical Systems Technology Program at ECC. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Greg McLeod, ECC president; Jean Bailey, ECC Foundation Board president; […]
The ECC Foundation held a Spring Paint and Sip fundraiser May 29 on the Tarboro campus. Participants enjoyed art, fun, food and wine for each guest. A total of 24 people signed up to attend the event, and the Foundation raised $1,200. Carole Mehle-Bittner, humanities and English instructor at ECC, donated art supplies and guided […]
The Edgecombe Community College Foundation recently treated employees on the Tarboro campus to lunch for their support of the Foundation’s annual Campus Giving Campaign. During the campaign, employees are encouraged to give. The most recent campaign was held Oct. 21, 2024 through Jan. 14, 2025. The campaign is always a friendly competition between employees based […]
The Division of Health Sciences at Edgecombe Community College held its inaugural Advisory Board Meeting recently on the Rocky Mount campus. The college hosted 61 participants from health sciences and health occupations programs at ECU Health, ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, UNC Health Nash Hospital, Edgecombe County Department of Social Services, Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc., Carolina […]
On behalf of the Tarboro Rotary Club, president Greg Sessoms presented the Edgecombe Community College Foundation with a $4,000 check benefitting ECC’s public safety programs. “Thank you for being consistently supportive, especially of our BLET and EMS programs,” said Dr. Greg McLeod, ECC president. Of the $4,000 contributed, $2,000 will be placed in an emergency […]
It was a spectacular year for Tackle the Tar, a 5K obstacle course and Family Fun Day sponsored by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club. Six states and 95 cities were represented by runners and volunteers. Participants were from Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Of the 924 runners, 34 ran on the […]
