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 […]
Students in ECC’s Agribusiness Technology program are taking lessons on and around a new tractor — the program’s first – which was presented to the college by LS Tractor, an international farm equipment manufacturer and retailer. The company’s American division, LS Tractor USA, donated the blue MT2E series tractor in May as it dedicated its […]
At Edgecombe Community College, professional development is a priority for faculty and leadership alike. One instructor putting this principle into action is Carole Mehle-Bittner, who has taught English and humanities at ECC since 1999. Mehle-Bittner was one of 23 instructors from 16 community colleges around the state who graduated as the first cohort from the […]
Hitachi Astemo has donated a 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport, valued at $39,155, from Davenport Autopark of Rocky Mount as a hole-in-one-prize for ECC’s upcoming golf tournament. In Memory of Berry Anderson, Sr. Presents the Edgecombe Community College Foundation 38th Annual Golf Tournament is happening Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Maccripine Country Club in Pinetops. […]
To Ryan Cox, honing leadership skills is part of the pursuit of excellence in his role as chair of the Criminal Justice Technology program at Edgecombe Community College. He believes those who would have others learn from them must also learn. That’s why Cox was among the 35 who graduated this spring from the North […]
Edgecombe Community College is proud to be one of 10 community colleges in North Carolina that will benefit from the EV charging station grant that was awarded to the NC Department of Transportation. This federal grant was made possible through the $2.5 billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program. The charging stations will help […]
Edgecombe Community College ranks number six among the Best Community Colleges in the U.S. according to a recent study by SmartAsset. The online site for financial information and advice compared 616 two-year schools that offer associate degrees and have at least 500 full-time enrollees. Schools were ranked based on their retention rates, student-to-faculty ratio and […]
