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ECC Starts an Exciting New Chapter

This marks an inspiring new chapter in the college’s history as we welcome Dr. Peggy Heinrich as the ninth president. She will also be the first woman to hold this distinguished role at the college. We look forward to the positive impact she will make as we continue to build on ECC’s tradition of excellence, innovation, and community-centered education.

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Elgin Community College President Dr. Peggy Heinrich

The Elgin Community College Board of Trustees appoints Peggy Heinrich, EdD, as its ninth president and first female president.

From left to right: ECC Board Trustee Jennifer Rakow, ECC Board Chair Donna Redmer, students Aolany Campuzano, Sirlene Machicado, Valeria Hernandez, Jonathan Aguina, and ECC Interim President Dr. Peggy Heinrich

Three Elgin Community College (ECC) students and a recent graduate received scholarships totaling $ 4,000 from the Elgin Hispanic Network (EHN) earlier this month.

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This past year, the Elgin Community College (ECC) Arts Center celebrated 30 years of providing year-round performances of all kinds to the college and community. Concluding this special year are two returning holiday-themed shows.

Top row from left to right: Vinny Cascio, director of TRiO student support services; Kristina Garcia, PhD, Interim AVP for teaching, learning, and student development; and Asha Raval, EdD, professor of education. Bottom row from left to right: Colleen Stribling, EdD, professor of English as a Second Language (ESL) and; Tim Whitney, director of corporate and community education

Elgin Community College selects five employees to receive the 2025 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. The award recognizes outstanding faculty, staff, and administrators of community and technical colleges.

Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence 2025
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