Tag Archive: graduation

ECC Alumnus Alex Fees Will be Commencement Speaker

March 21, 2023
East Central College graduate, news correspondent and Today in St. Louis multi-skilled journalist Alex Fees will address the Class of 2023 at the Saturday, May 13, commencement ceremony. Fees, who originally is from Union, attended ECC from 1982-84, graduating with an associate of arts degree in journalism. Prior to that, he graduated from Union High… View Article

Many ECC Grads Began College During Pandemic

May 18, 2022
Grace Simcox planned to attend a large four-year school in the fall 2020, just a few months after graduating from high school. But, like many in the East Central College’s Class of 2022, she started her college career under the dark clouds of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Due to the coronavirus outbreak, I thought it would… 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

Aimée Appell Named 2022 Commencement Speaker

May 2, 2022
Human rights advocate and community organizer Aimée Appell will address the East Central College Class of 2022 during commencement exercises Saturday, May 14. This year’s graduation ceremony is at 11:30 a.m. in the Donald D. Shook Student Center in Union. Appell, pastor of Peace Lutheran in Washington, leads or is heavily involved in, community organizations… View Article

ECC Graduation Rate Continues to Rise

April 1, 2022
In the past 10 years, East Central College has more than doubled its graduation rate, from 19 percent in 2012 to 40 percent in 2021. “I’m very proud of our continued efforts to graduate more students every year,” said Dr. Jon Bauer, president of East Central College. “Students are receiving a quality education in a… View Article

Nursing Graduates Receive Awards

May 25, 2021
East Central College nursing graduates were presented with Student Ambassador and Outstanding Nursing Student awards at the May 15 pinning ceremony for program graduates. ECC Outstanding Nursing Students The 2021 East Central College Outstanding Nursing Students are Union graduate Lisa Heimos and Rolla graduate Summer Thorp-Lancaster. To be considered for the Outstanding Nursing Student award,… 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

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