ECC News
ECC in the News
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Elgin Community College Speaker Series Examines Cultural Connection Through Archaeology
Lessons from Rapa Nui (Eastern Island) highlight how archaeology bridges cultures and communities
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Learn How to ‘Thrive After 55’
ECC will host a community resource fair on April 23 for community members ages 55 and older.
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Elgin Community College Student Maria Nino Named IACEA Adult Learner of the Year
ECC student Maria Niño of Carpentersville has been named the 2026 Paul Simon Adult Learner of the Year by the Illinois Adult and Continuing Education Association (IACEA), a statewide honor recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education.
ECC Stories
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Student Profile
Meet Me Monday: Carter and Enzo Novelli
Elgin Community College (ECC) student-athletes Carter and Enzo Novelli recognize what a privilege it is to represent ECC on and off the field. After attending Larkin High School, where they both played on the baseball team, the Novellis chose ECC because it was close to home and was the most affordable option.
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Student Profile
Meet Me Monday: Maile Fuller
Elgin Community College (ECC) student athlete Maile Fuller has come to love how easy it is to talk to people and connect with them. “It is such a social school. There is always something going on,” Fuller said.
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Student Profile
Meet Me Monday: Dani Macmillan
Elgin Community College (ECC) student Dani Macmillan has been dancing through life. From an early age, she knew dance would always be part of who she is. Driven by a passion for staying active and helping others move better, she completed an associate in science-kinesiology and a bachelor of science in exercise science. Macmillan is now enrolled in ECC’s Physical Therapy Assistant program.