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ECC in the News
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ECC Seeks Feedback on HSI Strategic Planning Efforts
Elgin Community College (ECC) is seeking feedback from its community through an open comment forum, available now through February 2025 at elgin.edu/about/hsi. On February 12 and 20, community forums will also be held to discuss the college’s Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) mission.
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ECC Appoints Peggy Heinrich, EdD, as 9th President
The Elgin Community College Board of Trustees appoints Peggy Heinrich, EdD, as its ninth president and first female president.
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Four Elgin Community College Scholars Awarded Scholarships
Three Elgin Community College (ECC) students and a recent graduate received scholarships totaling $ 4,000 from the Elgin Hispanic Network (EHN) earlier this month.
ECC Stories
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Graduation Essays | Student Profile
Cade Steichen: I am proud to have been part of this class
Cade Steichen graduated as Valedictorian of the Elgin Community College Fire Academy Class of 2024. Learn about his journey, which he was honored to share in a speech at the Fire Academy Recognition Ceremony in December 2024.
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Student Profile
Meet Izzy Vidallo
Beneath the bold, tattooed exterior of Elgin Community College (ECC) student-athlete Izzy Vidallo is a driven entrepreneur who has known since she was 16 that she didn’t want to work a standard 9-to-5 job. She is ready to be her own boss.
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Accomplishment | Commencement | Graduation Essays
Fay Smith: Success is not achieved alone
Good afternoon, distinguished guests, esteemed faculty, cherished family, friends, and, most importantly, the extraordinary graduating class of 2024.