Rolla Nursing Student Finds Time for Education

May 4, 2021
Many people have asked when Carli Nesheim, Cuba, finds the time to eat, let alone attend classes at East Central College. “I eat in my car on my way to class or on my way back to work from class. I have just enough time to drive to ECC, go to class and drive back… View Article

State Director to Speak at AEL Graduation

May 4, 2021
The East Central College Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Graduation Ceremony speaker will be Shelly Lamb, the director of the state AEL services. The graduation ceremony will be Thursday, May 13, at 6 p.m. in the gym located in the Donald Shook Student Center. The ceremony will recognize 2020 and 2021 graduates, according to Alice… View Article

Enrollment for Free Summer Course Under Way

May 3, 2021
East Central College is once again offering a free summer class to soon-to-be high school juniors and seniors, but under a new name. The First Class Tuition Pass, formerly known as Three for Free, is available to the Class of 2022 and the Class of 2023, and it allows for students to take one summer… View Article

Sinks, ECC Conduct Second Vaccination Clinic

May 3, 2021
It was another strong showing for the second and final round of COVID-19 vaccinations at East Central College. And according to Dr. Sandy Mitchell, owner of Medley Pharmacy, Inc. and Sinks Pharmacy, it was also another smooth vaccination clinic for her team. There were nearly 1,400 people who received their second shot of the Moderna… 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

Park Named Outstanding Alum for 2021

April 27, 2021
Dr. Eric Park, of Washington, will receive the East Central College Outstanding Alumni Award at the commencement ceremonies in May.                                        This is the highest award presented to an alum by the ECC Foundation. It recognizes an… View Article

ECC to Offer Summer Learning Academy at No Cost

April 27, 2021
East Central College will once again hold its Summer Learning Academy (SLA) and this year there is no cost to participate. The academy, facilitated by the ECC Community Education division, will provide a unique, fun experience for area youth on the Union campus or the ECC Rolla site this summer. This is the first year… View Article

ECC All-Missouri Academic Students to Be Recognized

April 20, 2021
Four East Central College students will be recognized Wednesday, April 21, for being named to the All-Missouri Academic Team. Each year Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, along with participating corporate partners, sponsors the Academic All-USA competition for students attending two-year colleges. PTK ranks applicants nationally, then forwards results to the Missouri Community College Association… View Article

Tongan-American Players Share Tradition, Court with Teammates

April 19, 2021
Every player brings their unique talents to an athletics team. And for three Tongan American players on the East Central College Volleyball Team it is no different — they not only perform on the court, but they also share their traditions. Sophomores Teena Lutui, Leanata Leakehe, and Vaimoana Mo’ungaafi, all from Utah, have a family… View Article

Green Committee Celebrating Earth Day Throughout April

April 15, 2021
East Central College is expanding its celebration of the Earth this year and promoting education and awareness on environmental issues throughout April. The ECC Green Committee, which is part of the Civic and Community Engagement Coalition, holds an annual Earth Day event on campus. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there was no event in 2020…. View Article