ECC hosts screening of New York Theatre Ballet’s LIFT Edgecombe Community College is giving the public a rare, in-depth look at the New York Theatre Ballet’s signature outreach initiative. A special screening of the documentary, “LIFT,” will take place Thursday, Jan. 22, in the McIntyre Auditorium on ECC’s Tarboro campus. The film explores the ballet’s […]
Edgecombe Community College celebrated its surgical technology graduates with a pinning ceremony on Dec. 12. The six graduates have successfully completed the academic requirements qualifying them to sit for the national certification exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Surgical technologists play a vital role, supporting nurses, surgeons and other […]
Edgecombe Community College held its Emergency Medical Services graduation ceremony Dec. 4 in Tarboro. Sixty-two students completed their training, receiving their certificate and eligibility to take the state test and become certified. Of those 62 students, 37 completed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), 14 completed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and 11 completed paramedic training. An […]
Edgecombe Community College (ECC) will introduce an enhanced distance learning initiative for adult learners through its High School Equivalency in the Community program, beginning Jan. 7, 2026. The 10-week program is designed for adults seeking to earn a high school equivalency credential quickly and conveniently. Students will complete coursework remotely for 10 weeks, with official […]
Edgecombe Community College will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly renovated student lounge located in the Barnes Building on the Rocky Mount campus. The ribbon cutting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 11 a.m. The public is invited to see the state-of-the-art renovations and learn more about the commercial-grade kitchen and new […]
Christine Nicodemus, dean of Arts and Sciences at Edgecombe Community College, recently attended and presented at the Capture the Journey First-Year Experience Conference hosted by Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and Western Piedmont Community College. The purpose of the conference, held on the campus of Rowan-Cabarrus, was to share ideas focused on strengthening the first-year student experience. […]
Natural hair care and nail technology graduations took place Nov. 6 on the Tarboro campus. Students in the natural hair care program study and practice chemical-free hair styling. The courses are completed in four months for daytime students and seven months for students who take evening classes. In nail technology, there is instruction and practice […]
“This is a big day for us,” said Cole Stewart during the graduation ceremony for the 16th Basic Academy for Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Edgecombe Community College. “As it says in our code of ethics, our fundamental duty is to serve the community. We have been given an enormous power and responsibility to […]
Edgecombe Community College has adopted a virtual version of apprenticeship. Students enrolled in the college’s automotive systems technology program now have the opportunity to enhance their education and possibly start their career with Doug Henry Ford in Tarboro shortly after graduation. According to the New Ford Tech website, “the Ford Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program […]
ECC students enjoyed games, inflatables, painting, henna, line dancing and even a mechanical bull ride during the annual Fall Fest. The event was held Wednesday, Nov. 5 on the Rocky Mount campus and Thursday, Nov. 6 on the Tarboro campus. As a part of ECC’s Halloween festivities, there was also a Halloween Costume Contest held […]
