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Nursing Grads Presented with Awards at Pinning Ceremony

May 23, 2023
Six East Central College Nursing Program graduates were recognized during a pinning ceremony May 13 for their hard work in the classroom and during clinicals. Two students, Jozlyn Bolte, ECC-Rolla; and Kelsey Blackwell, ECC in Union, were presented the Outstanding Nursing Student awards. To be considered for the ECC Outstanding Nursing Student award, the college… View Article

Stories from the Class of 2022 

May 16, 2022
Every graduate has a story about their journey to East Central College. The students below shared their stories with ECC President Dr. Jon Bauer in the weeks before graduation on May 14. There were setbacks and tumult for some students, but they stood tall, persevered and graduated alongside their peers in the Class of 2022…. View Article

Nursing Program Holds Pinning Ceremony

May 18, 2021
There were 27 East Central College Nursing Program graduates who were recognized during a pinning ceremony on May 15. The ECC Nursing Program held its formal ceremony for its nursing students prior to graduation in the Donald Shook Student Center. Family and friends of graduates, faculty and administration were invited to attend the pinning ceremony…. View Article

ECC Celebrates Classes of 2020 and 2021

May 17, 2021
East Central College celebrated the accomplishments of more than 600 students who completed degrees and certificate programs over the past two years. The classes of 2020 and 2021 were recognized for their hard work, determination, and perseverance during unprecedented times during five commencement ceremonies held May 15-16. There were 315 degrees and certificates awarded to… View Article

Graduation Ceremonies Will be Livestreamed

May 14, 2021
East Central College will be livestreaming each of this year’s five commencement ceremonies to recognize the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021. The ceremonies will be Saturday, May 15, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with Emily Rau as the speaker. On Saturday, May 15, at 4 p.m.; and Sunday, May 16, at… View Article

Former Students to be Speakers at Commencement

April 30, 2021
Former Students to be Speakers at Commencement Rich Schwentker, a retired Washington High School science teacher and a 1971 ECC graduate will address the graduates for ceremonies on Saturday, May 15, at 4 p.m.; and Sunday, May 16, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. In addition, Emily Rau, communications executive with Ameren Missouri and Emmy-award… View Article

Graduation Ceremonies to Recognize ECC Classes of 2020 and 2021

March 29, 2021
East Central College is celebrating its 2020 and 2021 graduates with four separate in-person commencement ceremonies in May. ECC is hosting multiple ceremonies with the intent to keep graduates and families safe. All graduates from the fall 2019 through summer 2021 semesters are invited to attend. There will be a maximum of 50 graduates at… View Article

2019 Commencement Information

May 7, 2019
Commencement is right around the corner! We are so excited to celebrate your big day with you and your families. Below is some important information about this year’s ceremony. When is it? The 2019 commencement ceremony will take place Saturday, May 11th, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. in the Donald D. Shook Student Center, located on… View Article

Years Later, Sisters Graduate Together

May 7, 2019
Marcy Baker first started college in 1985. She was the first member of her family to attend. “I was on my own,” she said. “I had to figure out how to enroll and pay by myself. I was very shy back then, so I never asked anyone for help.” While she had managed to save… View Article

2019 Commencement Speaker Announced

March 27, 2019
East Central College is proud to announce that Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner will serve as the speaker for the 49th Annual Spring Commencement on May 11, 2019. Dr. Tincher-Ladner is President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the nation’s oldest and largest honor society for students seeking associate degrees and credentials from community colleges…. View Article