Mark Lorence, acting president of Edgecombe Community College, was among Edgecombe County officials who addressed the governor’s cabinet representatives during this week’s Hometown Strong event. Governor Roy Cooper’s Hometown Strong initiative partners with local leaders in rural communities to identify issues, priorities, and successes. The goal is to meet the communities’ unique needs and improve […]
Medical Assisting graduates at Edgecombe Community College participated in a pinning ceremony in May. Shown from left are Tara Powell, Heather Pridgen, Sa’Quin Winstead, Natasha Adams, Lauren Whitley, Jaymye Battle, Rebeka Taylor, and Yolanda Pittman. All of the graduates are eligible to take the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Exam to become certified medical […]
Edgecombe Community College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students Caitlyn Turner and Doris Taylor received the DAISY Foundation’s DAISY in Training Award during the ADN pinning ceremony in May. The seniors received a certificate, a DAISY in Training Award TM pin, and a hand-carved stone sculpture entitled A Healer’s Touch. Both Turner and Taylor graduated from […]
Edgecombe Community College Associate Degree Nursing graduates participated in their pinning ceremony in May. The ADN Class of 2018 is a large class of 40 members, who graduated from the ADN program during the College’s commencement ceremony on May 11. These graduates have met the education requirements to take the NCLEX-RN®, the National Council Licensure Examination for registered […]
Edgecombe Community College Class of 2018 Radiography graduates participated in their pinning ceremony in May. From left are (front row) Tyler Brantley, Fredrika Neal, Tymmoral Moore, Kelen Barrett, Tyler Riley, Brooke Williams, Derek Mott, (second row) Kristian “Paige” House, Ashley Carita, (third row) Mandy Hughes, (fourth row) Starla Pruden, Todd Staton, (fifth row) Sydney Rigsby, […]
Twelve students, faculty, and staff participated on the Edgecombe Community College team for the Tackle the Tar College Run held May 19. Tackle the Tar is a 5K obstacle course race and family fun day sponsored by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club. Proceeds support scholarships for local students attending Edgecombe and Nash community colleges and […]
The Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees has named Mark S. Lorence, general counsel and chief advancement officer of the College, acting president of Edgecombe Community College. Dr. Deborah Lamm, who served as president of the College for fourteen years, retired May 31. The State Board of Community Colleges approved the Board of Trustees’ appointment […]
From left, Edgecombe Community College students Kina Spain, Jokita Johnson, and Caitlyn Council listen carefully in an Anatomy and Physiology class during the first day of summer classes on May 23. Five-week online classes begin June 28. Summer classes end August 8.
During a retirement reception honoring Dr. Deborah L. Lamm, president of Edgecombe Community College for 14 years, the College’s Board of Trustees announced plans to name a building in her honor. The tribute was announced by Dr. Jerry Price, chair of the ECC Board of Trustees, during a retirement reception held May 22. The Biotechnology […]
Eighty-four Edgecombe County high school seniors declared their intention to attend Edgecombe Community College this fall at ECC Signing Day held at high schools earlier this month. Signing Day is a national initiative to celebrate students for making a commitment to higher education. Students, parents, and College and high school officials attended ECC Signing Day […]
