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ECC in the News
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Elgin Community College Announces Fall 2025 Commencement Student Speakers
Fall 2025 Student Speakers call their time at Elgin Community College a “transformative experience,” and “my second chance”
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VIDEO: ECC Highlights Student Voice as Feed the Need Drive Enters Final Stretch
ECC has joined community colleges statewide for the Feed the Need Food Drive and has released a new video featuring the impact of the Spartan Pantry.
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ECC’s Culinary Arts Department Raises Funds for Spring Italy Trip
In May 2026, a group of culinary arts students will head to Italy for a week-long experience. The department's recent event, Flavors for Flights Wine Dinner, raised $10,000 toward the study abroad trip.
ECC Stories
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Going to College | Student Resources
Office Spotlight: ECC’s Student Access and Disability Services
At ECC, the Student Access and Disability Services Office promotes student success and retention by providing individualized accommodations, coaching, and support that ensure every student has access to learning.
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Student Profile
Meet Me Monday: Brynn
Elgin Community College student, Brynn Copp, graduated from St. Charles East High School with memories of fun and friends.
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Staff Profile
Years of Dedication: Carolyn Williams
Carolyn Williams can often be found on Elgin Community College’s campus snapping photos, guiding lost visitors to the correct room, or grabbing snacks in the Jobe Lounge for the culinary students.