ECC Adjunct’s Performance Featured on CBS Morning Show

June 11, 2020
Kelly Austermann, D.M.A., wasn’t sure what to expect when she submitted a video of herself performing “Abblasen,” the theme song of CBS Sunday Morning, to the television program staff. Austermann, an East Central College music adjunct instructor and professional musician, said a friend from grad school shared with her a video of himself being featured… View Article

ECC Cancels Summer Musical ‘GRITS’

June 8, 2020
This summer’s performance of “Grits: The Musical” at East Central College has been canceled. The musical was scheduled for July 23-26 in the John Anglin Performing Arts Center. According to Robyn Walter, ECC vice president of academic affairs, several factors led to the decision, including the health and safety of audience members, performers and staff… View Article

Breckenkamp Named Outstanding ECC Alumni

June 4, 2020
Scott Breckenkamp paid his way through college by working part-time jobs during summer months and throughout the year while attending classes. Through his hard work, dedication and continuing his education, Breckenkamp today is the First State Community Bank (FSCB) president of the Washington and Pacific markets. Breckenkamp, of Washington, was chosen as the 2020 East… View Article

Vice President’s List Announced for Spring 2020

June 4, 2020
Each semester, East Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement. Upon completion of at least 12 semester credit hours with a semester grade point between 3.50 and 3.84, students are acknowledged by placement on the Vice President’s List. For the Spring 2020 semester, there were more than 165 students on the list!… View Article

Nursing Graduates Presented With Awards

June 3, 2020
Five East Central College nursing graduates were presented with awards from the Nursing Program and instructors. ECC Outstanding Student Nurse Award Crystal Murphy was presented the Rolla ECC Outstanding Nursing Student Award. Instructors Laura McDonald and Heather Sluis presented the award. Margaret Ruether was presented with the Union ECC Outstanding Nursing Student Award by instructors… View Article

Emergency Funds Available to Assist Unemployed Students

June 3, 2020
Emergency funds for unemployed students are available through the Missouri Office of Workforce Development. The funds are available through July 1 to assist unemployed students experiencing a funding gap. Students who qualify can apply these funds to their tuition costs.  Students with an approved unemployment claim are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply July… View Article

President’s List Announced for Spring 2020 Semester

June 3, 2020
Each semester, East Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement. Upon completion of at least 12 Spring Semester credit hours with a semester grade point average of 3.85 or greater, students are acknowledged on the President’s List.  There were 145 students who made the list for the Spring 2020 semester.

“East Central College Remains Strongly Committed to Social Justice”

June 2, 2020
By Jon Bauer, Ph.D., President, East Central College The recent events that have transpired following the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and most recently George Floyd have made clear our country remains deeply divided and has a long way to go in its pursuit of social justice. We in the St. Louis region know… View Article

Summer Bridge Courses Available for New Students

June 1, 2020
The Learning Center at East Central College has free courses available to help students bridge the gap between high school and college, or those returning to college after an extended period of time. The Summer Bridge courses are non-credit courses designed to close the skills gap between the end of traditional high school curriculum and… View Article

ECC Faculty Earn Degrees, Publish Works

May 28, 2020
During the 2019-2020 academic year several East Central College faculty members completed degrees or certificates. Listed below are the faculty members who received degrees, followed by the degree earned: Tim Derifield — completed a Master’s in Social Work Connie Wissbaum — completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice Jenifer Goodson — completed a Bachelor’s in Sociology… View Article