HIM Program Provides Flexibility, Foundation to Succeed

When Nicole Bergner decided to return to college, she needed a program that would fit her busy life. As a full-time employee and mother of three active children, she couldn’t afford to put her family or career on hold. That’s when she found the Health Information Management (HIM) program at East Central College. “I was […]

Learn About ECC’s New Respiratory Care Program

East Central College is hosting two Zoom informational sessions to provide details and answer questions about the College’s new Respiratory Care program. Respiratory therapists play a vital role in patient care, helping individuals of all ages manage breathing conditions and improve their quality of life. With a growing demand for skilled professionals, now is the […]

ECC Launches Education Apprenticeship to Strengthen Local Workforce

East Central College is opening a new door to careers in education through a teacher apprenticeship initiative aimed at strengthening the local workforce and addressing the statewide teacher shortage. The College is launching pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways that combine coursework, hands-on experience, and grant-funded support to create a practical route for individuals interested in becoming […]

ECC PTK Chapter Brings Home Top Regional Awards

East Central College’s Chi Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society earned multiple awards at the Heartland Region PTK Annual Convention. The conference was held March 1-2 in Omaha, Neb., and brought together PTK chapters from two-year colleges in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska to celebrate academic achievement, leadership, and service. ECC was represented […]

Discover ECC’s New Respiratory Care Program—Informational Sessions Available

East Central College is hosting two informational sessions to provide details and answer questions about the College’s new Respiratory Care program. Respiratory therapists play a vital role in patient care, helping individuals of all ages manage breathing conditions and improve their quality of life. With a growing demand for skilled professionals, now is the perfect […]

New Coach Brings Championship Pedigree to ECC Women’s Soccer

A familiar face in the local and regional soccer scene is stepping in to lead the East Central College women’s soccer program. Chris Lanemann, a longtime coach and educator at Washington High School, has been named the Falcons’ new head coach, bringing with him decades of experience in both high school and club soccer. Lanemann […]

ECC Seeks Sponsors & Vendors for Senior Expo

East Central College is gearing up for its 17th annual Senior Expo and Health Fair, an event designed to connect area seniors with valuable resources, health screenings, and community organizations. The College is currently seeking sponsors and vendors to participate. The Senior Expo and Health Fair will take place on Wednesday, May 21, from 9 […]

Study Sessions to Soulmates — A Love Story Born at ECC

When Claire (Smith) and Eric Feldmann first met at East Central College’s Learning Center, romance wasn’t yet in the air. She was an English tutor, he was a math tutor, and their shared shifts were filled with assisting students, sneaking in homework, and plenty of good-natured banter. But dating? Not on the agenda. Fast forward […]

Scholars Put to the Test in Engineering & Science Challenge at ECC

More than 50 students from three high schools competed in the annual Academic Challenge for Engineering and Science on Feb. 5. The competition is designed to challenge the best and brightest high school students. This year, varsity teams from Washington High School and Warrenton High School competed in the 1,500-school category. Washington High School secured […]