Thanks to the generosity of two donors, Edgecombe Community College began loaning Chromebooks this week to students who lack technology. The donors, who wish to remain anonymous, contributed a total of $15,000 to enable the College to purchase 50 Chromebooks for students. Like other community colleges in North Carolina and per State directive, ECC began […]
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the shift from nursing student to employed nurse. Kaila Boulden, a senior in the Associate Degree Nursing program at Edgecombe Community College, is anxious to make the switch. Like other community colleges in North Carolina and per State directive, ECC began shifting face-to-face courses to online delivery mid-March. Several exceptions […]
Edgecombe Community College’s student honor society won eleven awards at the recent virtual awards ceremony held by the Phi Theta Kappa Carolinas Region. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Phi Theta Kappa Carolinas Regional Convention scheduled for March 13-15 was canceled. Instead, a virtual awards ceremony was held March 13. ECC’s chapter received the following […]
Edgecombe Community College has partnered with College Central Network® to help students and employers connect. College Central Network (CCN) is a platform that provides technology to connect employers with qualified candidates. The CCN app features opportunities for internships, part-time jobs, and full-time employment, making the job search experience easier for students. “The process is simple […]
Medical Assisting students at Edgecombe Community College volunteered at an American Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Coopers Elementary School’s fourth grade classes on February 28. From left, shown are (top) Elizabeth Moreno, Kymberly Sisk, Trula Stokes, Jezreal Boyd, (bottom) Sidavia Foggs, and Lauren Lamm. All of the students are members of the Class of […]
Edgecombe Community College is proud to announce its President’s List for the Fall 2019 semester. The following full-time students earned a 4.0 grade point average, placing them on the President’s List. Ahoskie: Brittany Drew Bethel: Stanley Davenport Elm City: Brent Miller Fayetteville: Jillane Ramsey Fountain: Sarah Carr Greenville: Devon Foggs Macclesfield: Heather Hobbs, Cesilia Lewis […]
Edgecombe Community College will begin accepting applications for its highly sought-after EDGE Scholarship on Monday, February 3. Begun in 2016, the EDGE Scholarship fully funds the education of qualified ECC students at the in-state tuition level. Current tuition is $76 per semester hour or a maximum of $1,216 for a full-time load of 16 hours. […]
Edgecombe Community College student Miccah Tillery was recently awarded a free laptop. An anonymous College faculty member gives a laptop to an outstanding student each year to reward student achievement. Students are nominated by their instructors. Tillery is a student in the Medical Assisting program.
Edgecombe Community College students (l-r) Francisco Vazquez-Hilario, Clayton Garrison, and Charles Newsome get hands-on experience in a Motors and Controls course on the first day of class. Vazquez-Hilario also is an Edgecombe Early College High School student. Spring semester classes began at ECC on January 8. The Motors and Controls class is among the industry, […]
Edgecombe Community College has been recognized nationally as a school that helps military veterans succeed. The College was recently designated a 2020 Military Friendly College by Intelligent.com, a resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning. Intelligent.com conferred the designation on 60 colleges nationwide. Other North Carolina schools that received the distinction are East […]
