“Congratulations on coming to the end of this journey—your high school years,” said Edgecombe Community College President, Dr. Greg McLeod, to a group of high school students planning to attend Edgecombe Community College in the fall. “Know that we have your back. We want you to reflect on your time at ECC as one of […]
Edgecombe Community College’s SkillsUSA competitors won a gold medal and two silver medals after participating in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 23-27 in Atlanta, Ga. In its 60th year, the conference is a showcase of career and technical education students. Payden Kiser, a graduate of Edgecombe Early College High School, won […]
Edgecombe Community College is proud to announce its President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The following full-time students earned a 4.0 grade point average, placing them on the President’s List. Battleboro: Raven Boney, Yurisbet Diaz Bethel: My’kyia Taylor Elm City: Amanda Durham Enfield: Sara Bishop Greenville: Amanda Adams, Michelle Brown, Tara Davis, Dylan Matthew, […]
Eight new members were recently inducted into Edgecombe Community College’s Alpha Omega Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for students attending two-year schools. The Spring Induction ceremony was held April 9 on the Rocky Mount campus. The guest speaker was ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod. The Spring 2025 […]
Patrick Heins, president of ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, encouraged the Spring 2025 graduating class of Edgecombe Community College to continue learning. “There are so many things to do, places to go, people to meet, and experiences to have in this life,” said Heins. “So, learn about or participate in as many as you can. Learning […]
Edgecombe Community College students excelled at the recent SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference held in Greensboro, N.C. April 9-11 that annually attracts 3,000 students. At 55 students, its largest number of participants ever, the SkillsECC team took home 17 awards across a number of trade, technical and skilled service fields. The public is invited […]
Two members of the Edgecombe Community College Student Government Association’s Executive Board attended the North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association Spring Conference in Raleigh, NC. The N4CSGA is a student-based and student-run organization. During the conference, held March 21-23, ECC students joined student delegates, advisors and guests representing various schools in the NC […]
Contributed by Loretta Langley On Monday, February 10, the Edgecombe Community College Senior Registered Nursing (RN) programs hosted their annual career fair at Keihin Auditorium. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) representatives from multiple universities were also invited to this event, providing students with information about academic advancement opportunities after graduation. There were about 20 […]
Contributed by Rebecca Stamilio-Ehret High Altitude Ballooning STEM Day was held Sunday, February 16 with the Tar River 4-H Club. Edgecombe Community College students on the High Altitude Balloon (HAB) Team, critECCly stable, set up stations for participants to learn about weight/balance with foil boats and air resistance with a team-built wind tunnel. Attendees also […]
Edgecombe Community College has experienced increased enrollment for the Spring 2025 semester. The college has also introduced a new engineering program, provided additional funding for students under the Next NC Scholarship, and continues to focus on student engagement. As of Feb. 5, 2025, curriculum enrollment increased 7.65 percent from the end of the spring 2024 […]