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Dr. Robyn Walter Honored with MCCA Award for Vision and Dedication

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Dr. Robyn Walter’s leadership and dedication to academic excellence have been instrumental in fostering partnerships, driving innovation, and improving student success at East Central College. Walter, Vice President of Academic Affairs, was recognized for her contributions to advancing the College’s mission with the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Administrative/Professional Award during the MCCA 60th Convention […]

Quick-Thinking ECC Nursing Students Save a Life at Crash Scene

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When three East Central College nursing students found themselves at the scene of a serious car accident, they were ready to save a life. Their quick response, grounded in training, experience, and unwavering resolve, helped stabilize an injured man and brought him back from the brink. In late October, Olivia Reed and Audrey Schroeder, both […]

Sixty-Two Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Sixty-two students were inducted this fall into the Chi Delta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at East Central College in Union. The chapter held its Fall New Member Induction Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18, featuring guest speaker Daniel Cider, a member of the Ozarks Technical College PTK Alpha Psi Tau chapter […]

Rolla Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Welcomes 22 New Members

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The Beta Omicron Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at East Central College in Rolla proudly inducted 22 new members this fall. Lulu McGowan, PTK Heartland Region President, served as the keynote speaker at the Fall New Member Induction Ceremony held on Oct. 20. Attendees included the 2024-25 PTK Beta Omicron Phi […]

Industry Recognition: Six NCMPR Medallions Awarded to ECC Marketing Team

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The East Central College Communications and Marketing team brought home six Medallion Awards, including two first-place honors, from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 5 conference held Oct. 1-3 in St. Paul, Minn. The team earned gold Medallions in the Podcast category for the “ECC Insiders” podcast, hosted by Joel Doepker […]

Van Leer Honored with Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

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Nursing is a field where care and compassion are at the core, but it’s the educators who mold those qualities in future healthcare professionals. At East Central College, Jessica Van Leer, Assistant Professor of Nursing, has been guiding eager nursing students for nearly a decade. Now, her dedication and excellence in teaching have earned her […]

ECC Celebrates Commitment with Annual Service Awards Banquet

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Each year, East Central College proudly recognizes the dedication and hard work of its employees for their commitment to student success and service to the community. The Annual Service Awards banquet celebrates those who have reached milestone years of service—5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years—with ECC. This October, there were 22 employees honored for […]

Manufacturing Summit Highlights Franklin County’s Economic Strength

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Franklin County’s diverse manufacturing base continues to be a driving force behind the region’s economic stability, according to the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). Jeff Pinkerton, Director of Economic Research with DED, presented key economic data to local manufacturing leaders during the second annual Manufacturing Summit, held on Oct. 2 at East Central College […]