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SkillUp Information Sessions for SNAP Recipients

December 1, 2023
East Central College will be hosting information sessions for SNAP (food stamp) recipients to learn more about the opportunity to receive an education for free. The sessions will be held Dec. 12-14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Washington Job Center, 1108 Washington Square Center. Eligible SNAP recipients will be able to use… View Article

Tuition Available for Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Students

November 29, 2023
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is providing East Central College with funding to offset 90 percent of the program costs for students looking to complete the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program at the College. Interested students need to be 18 years of age and employable. Eligible students will be required to… View Article

ECC Defender Named to All-American Team

November 29, 2023
East Central College soccer player Jules Denommee has been named 3rd Team All-American for the 2023 season by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DII Men’s Soccer committee. Denommee, a freshman defender from Montreal, Canada, was honored on Nov. 28 for this achievement. ECC Athletic Director Dr. Jay Mehrhoff stated that Denommee’s exceptional work… View Article

PTK Honor Society at ECC Rolla Inducts Members

November 21, 2023
The Beta Omicron Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at East Central College in Rolla inducted several new members into the organization. An induction ceremony recognizing the new members was held in October. Cole Halfaker, ECC student services specialist, was the keynote speaker during the ceremony. New members are: Mikayla Bigler, Amy Hiatt,… View Article

WEG Transformers Presented MCCA Industry Award for ECC Partnership

November 17, 2023
A local industry with an international footprint was recognized by the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) for its work with East Central College WEG Transformers USA, based in Washington, was presented a Distinguished Business and Industry Award on Nov. 9 during the MCCA annual conference. WEG was nominated for the award by ECC because of… View Article

ECC Advisor Selected for Missouri Community College Award

November 16, 2023
Melanie Dixon, ECC Early College and Admissions Specialist, is recognized by her colleagues for her supportive nature and positive spirit. That’s just one reason why she received the Classified Staff Achievement Award from the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) during its annual conference. Dixon, who has dedicated 17 years to ECC, goes above and beyond… View Article

Hays Receives Missouri Community College Association Alumni Award

November 15, 2023
East Central College Trustee and graduate Ina “Cookie” Hays received a Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. Each year, the MCCA Annual Recognition and Excellence Awards program recognizes individuals and institutions that have set the standard of excellence during the year. The award recipients were announced during a banquet Thursday, Nov. 9,… View Article

CWD Apprenticeship Program — Empowers Employee and Industry Growth

November 8, 2023
Robert Laws’ successful completion of the Industrial Maintenance Technician apprenticeship through the East Central College Center for Workforce Development (CWD) is a testament to the value of workforce development and education collaboration. Laws, Union, a dedicated employee at Silgan Plastics in Union, provides a prime example of how the CWD continually offers opportunities for local… View Article

College Receives State Grant to Encourage Math, Science Teaching Careers

November 1, 2023
East Central College has been awarded a state “Grow Your Own” grant to encourage students in its education program to pursue careers in teaching math and science at the middle school level. The College is receiving $45,000 through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the form of a Developing an Educator… View Article

ECC Theatre’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Auditions are Nov. 13-14

October 27, 2023
Auditions for the East Central College Theatre’s Department’s performance of the beloved Disney classic, “Beauty and the Beast” are just around the corner. On Monday, Nov. 13, and Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center, the Theatre Department will be seeking the perfect fit for the roles of… View Article