Molly Bauer, a standout music student at East Central College, was named the 2025 recipient of the President’s Spirit of East Central College Award—an honor recognizing a student who exemplifies ECC’s core values through leadership, academic excellence, service, and integrity. The award was presented during the 55th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 17, where Molly […]
East Central College’s 2025 Art & Design Student Exhibition celebrated the creativity and skill of student artists working across a wide range of media—from sculpture and ceramics to digital design and illustration. The exhibition’s reception and awards ceremony took place May 1 in the ECC Art Gallery. Art faculty members Jennifer Higerd and Sean Barton […]
East Central College will celebrate the next generation of nurses, teachers, machinists, coders, artists, and more during its 55th Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 17, at noon in the Donald D. Shook Student Center (DSSC) on the Union campus. More than 250 graduates—the largest group in recent years—are expected to walk across the stage to […]
East Central College students were recently honored for their outstanding work in academic and creative writing through the annual Poetry and Research Writing Contest hosted by the English and Humanities Department. The contest featured two categories—Research and Poetry—and recognized students whose submissions demonstrated originality, critical thought, and strong writing skills. Winners received cash prizes and […]
If you are interested in booking an event with us, follow the instructions below on how to book catering services. Great Western Dining Food Service Director: Adriane McCaherty 1964 Prairie Dell RoadDSSC 1st Floor636-584-6719gwd@eastcentral.edu Catering Request Form
It was a battle of brains and letters at East Central College’s annual Spelling Bee — and this year, two top spellers stood tall. Miles Johnston, a sixth grader at Holy Rosary School, and Kurtis Scroggs, a fourth grader at Zitzman Elementary School, were named Co-Champions of the 2025 ECC Regional Spelling Bee, held Saturday, […]
If you are interested in booking an event with us, follow the instructions below on how to book catering services. Great Western Dining Food Service Director: Adriane McCaherty 1964 Prairie Dell RoadDSSC 1st Floor636-584-6719gwd@eastcentral.edu East Central College employees and student organizations: Catering Request Form
For more than two decades, Jay Mehrhoff has been the driving force behind East Central College athletics—building teams, mentoring students, and championing a culture where academic and athletic excellence go hand in hand. This spring, that dedication was recognized on a national scale. Mehrhoff, ECC’s Director of Athletics, has been named the 2025 recipient of […]
East Central College student Kylie Napier has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and awarded a $1,500 scholarship for her academic achievement and leadership. She is one of just 50 students nationwide to earn this prestigious recognition, which is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and administered by the Phi Theta Kappa […]
East Central College and Central Methodist University to Host Informational Sessions on Teacher Apprenticeship Program East Central College and Central Methodist University are hosting two informational Zoom sessions for individuals interested in learning more about the Teacher Apprenticeship Program launching at ECC this fall. These brief sessions will provide an overview of the program and […]
