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#InspiringExcellence – Mike Palazzola Wins Statewide Faculty Innovation Award

September 19, 2018
Learning by doing. It’s the approach East Central College Culinary Arts Instructor Mike Palazzola uses with students every day. “We recognized there was something missing from our culinary classrooms,” Palazzola said, “We needed real life experiences in real time.” The award-winning chef, along with former culinary instructor Ted Hirschi, came up with a solution –… View Article

Center for Workforce Development Searching for Local Experts

September 11, 2018
The East Central College Center for Workforce Development (CWD) needs talented people to help provide training to local businesses. It is holding a series of talent fairs this fall to allow those interested to stop by and discuss how their talents can be used. “This is a great opportunity for retirees or someone looking for… View Article

#InspiringExcellence – Leigh Kolb Named Outstanding Young Professional

September 6, 2018
Each year, fifteen individuals are selected as Outstanding Young Professionals by the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce, and we are proud to announce Leigh Kolb made the list in 2018! “I’m in awe,” said the East Central College Assistant Professor of English and Journalism. “It is such an honor and privilege.” The award is designed… View Article

Friends of Library Book Sale – September 10-13

August 15, 2018
ECC is holding its annual “Friends of the Library Book Sale” on September 10-12 from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and September 13 from 7:30 a.m. – noon in Union. The sale helps raise funds for college activities and provides affordable reading options for the public. Rather than paying full price for a used book… View Article

Summer Learning Academy Thrives in First Year

August 7, 2018
This summer, Samuel Getchman kept busy. He designed a video game, solved a forensic mystery and escaped a vault. “I wanted to be able to express my creativity,” he said, “I like exploring. I like expanding my mind.” He was able to do all three at East Central College’s Summer Learning Academy. Facilitated by Community… View Article

East Central College Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant

August 1, 2018
East Central College is proud to announce it has received an Arts Engagement in American Communities (AEAC) grant from the National Endowment for the Arts! The $10,000 matching grant will help support the annual concert series in the John Anglin Performing Arts Center for the 2018-2019 school year. “We are proud to host world-renowned acts… View Article