News
ECC in the News
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ECC Celebrates Peggy Heinrich, EdD, as Ninth President
On March 19, 2025, Elgin Community College (ECC) hosted a reception to welcome Dr. Peggy Heinrich as the ninth president officially. Dr. Heinrich, who has dedicated 18 years to ECC, ascended from roles including associate dean, dean, vice president, and interim president to her permanent appointment.
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ECC Hosts Internationally Renowned Chef and Alumni Zach Laidlaw for Live Culinary Demo
Elgin Community College (ECC) hosted a live culinary demonstration by internationally acclaimed chef Zach Laidlaw on March 20, 2025, offering students an opportunity to learn from a top finalist on Next Level Chef season 3.
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‘Experience ECC’ through campus tours and open house
Elgin Community College (ECC) is hosting its annual Experience ECC open house. This free event will allow community members and prospective students to learn about ECC’s degree and certificate programs. Attendees will connect with faculty members and explore programs, dive into tours based on their interests, and learn about getting involved on campus.
ECC Stories
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Announcement
Meet America Ocampo
When Elgin Community College (ECC) student America Ocampo of Streamwood, Ill., came to ECC in the fall of 2023, she immediately got connected. “I’ve always been someone who is really involved because I find it important to include a different viewpoint and to bring my opinions on what can be improved,” Ocampo said.
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Going to College
How ECC Supports First-Generation College Students
At Elgin Community College (ECC), we understand that being a first-generation college student is a huge accomplishment. Did you know that nearly 50% of our students are considered ‘first-gen,’ which means they are the first in their family to attend college or that their parents or guardians didn’t attend college in the U.S?
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Student Profile
Meet Brianna Farmer
When Brianna Farmer, an Elgin Community College (ECC) student, decided to come to ECC after high school in 2023, she didn’t know what she wanted to do yet. Still, she had an inclination toward becoming a police officer.