Hoan Do, student success coach and an NBC “American Ninja Warrior” city finalist, entertained and advised the Edgecombe Community College community and seniors from Edgecombe high schools on October 16. In a very engaging presentation, Do shared tips on how to be successful in school and in life. His remarks were sponsored by the ECC […]
Dr. Greg McLeod, president of Edgecombe Community College, and Dr. Peggy Valentine, interim chancellor of Fayetteville State University, signed an agreement yesterday that permits ECC associate degree graduates to complete an online bachelor’s degree at FSU at a total cost of no more than $10,000 in out-of-pocket expenses, or approximately $5,000 at ECC and $5,000 […]
Carolina Blue will bring traditional bluegrass music to Edgecombe Community College on Saturday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m. Based in Brevard, NC, the band’s roots run deep in the tradition of Bill Monroe. Carolina Blue was formed in 2007, following the release of the album “Nothing So Blue” by guitarist Bobby Powell and mandolinist Tim […]
Edgecombe Community College Historic Preservation students and ECC instructors were among the many volunteers who withstood drenching rain to help install The Wall That Heals in Braswell Park in Tarboro. The Wall That Heals is a traveling three-quarter replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, and its October 17-20 appearance in Tarboro was […]
The Edgecombe Community College Foundation’s 34th Annual Golf Tournament raised approximately $30,000 for student scholarships, an increase from last year’s fund-raising total of about $24,000. The tournament was held October 10 at Maccripine Country Club in Macclesfield. Thirty-four teams competed in the tournament, which is among the largest fundraisers for student scholarships held by the […]
Edgecombe Community College announces 2019-2020 Student Government Association executive officers elected by the student body. From left are Shyann Warren, vice president; Isabella Garay, public information officer; Tiera Wheeler, secretary/treasurer; William “Bricen” Duff, Edgecombe Early College High School representative; Ta’jerick Jones, Curriculum representative; Lexus Regan, parliamentarian; Sidavia Foggs, president, and Meosha Draughn, SGA advisor.
Edgecombe Community College is proud to announce Student Ambassadors for 2019-2020: Kristy Claiborne, Medical Office Administration William Duff, Associate in Arts Ricardo Hernandez, Associate in Arts Maurkila Hinton, School Age Education Bonnie Robbins, Cosmetology Jonathan Tippette, Associate in Arts The ECC Foundation sponsors the Student Ambassador program each year to reward academic excellence. Student Ambassadors […]
The Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra will perform a fall concert at Edgecombe Community College on Tuesday, October 22, at 7 p.m. This concert is the first event in the 2019-2020 season of the Edgecombe Performance Series, which brings world class entertainment to Tarboro and Edgecombe County. Each year, ECC plans a series of performances […]
Edgecombe Community College student clubs and organizations held a Club Fair on the Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses recently. Club representatives were on hand to provide information about the clubs and membership. Shown from left are Francine Long, mathematics instructor and advisor to the Student Veterans Association, and Suzanne Peaden, Radiography student. In addition to […]
Congratulations to Edgecombe Community College employees who recently earned Service Awards. From left are (front) Dr. Greg McLeod, president, who was recognized for one year of service to the College; Kevin Strickland, instructor, Collision Repair and Refinishing, 20 years; Jennifer Derby, instructor, Early Childhood Education, 15 years; Johanna Owens, instructor, English/humanities/communications, 15 years; Alma Bracete, […]
