Recent graduates of Edgecombe Community College’s Nurse Aide I class achieved a 100% pass rate on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Exam. From left are (front) Ernestine Williams, Gloria Taylor, Vinessa Brooks, Dana Kimble, (back) Shelia Coppage, Rahseda Jackson, Destiny Farmer, Samantha Moore, and Juanita Graham.
Edgecombe Community College graduated ten cadets from its Fifth Basic Academy for Basic Law Enforcement Training on June 19. The graduation ceremony featured comments by Angel Rodriguez Jr., platoon leader. The cadets completed an intensive 20-week program and have passed the certification exam mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. ECC’s […]
Edgecombe and Nash elementary, middle school, and high school counselors; CTE coordinators; and career coaches attended last week’s Counselor Institute at Edgecombe Community College, held June 18-20. Participants toured Honeywell Aerospace in Rocky Mount, took part in ECC program demonstrations, and learned about admissions and financial aid at the College. Schools represented were Bailey, Coker-Wimberly, […]
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 […]
