As a first-generation college student, Miguel Martinez found direction and inspiration through ECC’s Criminal Justice Program. Among those who influenced him were Richard Martin, the program director at the time and an Indiana State Trooper, and Jane Barbosa, who founded ECC's Organization of Latin American Students.
As her retirement approaches, English professor Rachael Stewart reflects on her career at ECC, which began in the 1990s.
Zach Lorenz became the owner of Lorenz Calibration in October 2024, following his father’s death. Now, the young business owner is navigating everything from hiring his first employee to expanding the company’s services, and he sees ECC as a potential partner.