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Travel to Urbania, Italy, with Elgin Community College
Registration for Elgin Community College’s (ECC) summer study abroad program is now open. This year’s program will take students to Urbania, Italy, from June 28 through July 28, 2025. Students interested must apply by February 15, 2025, at elgin.edu/studyabroad.
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Elgin Community College’s Kim Plate Named Chair of Dental Assisting National Board
Elgin Community College (ECC) is proud to announce that Kim Plate, director of the college’s Dental Assisting program, has been named the new chair of the Dental Assisting National Board of directors (DANB).
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ECC Center for Emergency Services Secures $10,000 Grant from State Farm Insurance
The Elgin Community College (ECC) Center for Emergency Services (CES) secured a $10,000 grant from State Farm Insurance to expand its new Firefighting Career Exploration program, launched in the summer of 2024 through another State Farm grant. The program is open to middle schoolers and rising freshmen.
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Elgin Community College Named "Member of the Year" by St. Charles Chamber of Commerce
Elgin Community College (ECC) is proud to announce it has been honored as the 2024 “Member of the Year” by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented on Thursday, November 7, during the Chamber’s annual membership breakfast.
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Elgin Community College’s Dual Credit Program Experiences Significant Growth
Elgin Community College (ECC) is proud to announce a significant increase in dual credit enrollment, highlighting its program's growing interest and success. Dual credit participation at ECC surged 38% from FY22 to FY23, followed by a 55% increase from FY23 to FY24. Total dual credit enrollment is expected to surpass 2,000 students in FY25.
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ECC Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with “Fireside Wisdom” Event and More
Elgin Community College (ECC) proudly honors Native American Heritage Month throughout November with a series of events, stories, and discussions to recognize the history, culture, and invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities. These programs provide opportunities to learn about and celebrate Native American traditions, ensuring that Indigenous stories, rituals, and knowledge continue to be shared and respected.
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Chicago Repertory Ballet to Perform at the ECC Arts Center on November 23
Chicago’s contemporary ballet company, Chicago Repertory Ballet (CRB), will bring its unique choreographic blend of classical ballet and contemporary dance forms to the ECC Arts Center stage on Saturday, November 23, at 7 pm.
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Elgin Community College Theatre Department Hosts ASL Interpreted Performance November 16
The Elgin Community College (ECC) Threatre Department’s fall production, “You Can’t Take It With You,” by Moss Hard and George S. Kaufman, will host an open-access American Sign Language (ASL) theatre performance on Saturday, November 16.
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Upskilling Yourself at Elgin Community College
In today’s job market, adding new skills or advancing ones you already have can be the key to staying competitive and achieving personal goals. This is where Elgin Community College shines–not only is it affordable and accessible but it also offers a diverse range of upskilling programs like skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, health care, and more.
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Meet Erek Marcello
When Elgin Community College (ECC) student Erek Marcello graduated high school, he took a year off, not totally sure what he wanted to do next. Still unsure, he looked at ECC for answers.
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Meet Christian Escobedo
The Elgin Community College (ECC) men’s soccer team recruited ECC student-athlete Christian Escobedo, of Glendale Heights, Illinois, to come play for the team this fall. Under new head coach Dimitri Tsoukalas, the team has excelled in a record-breaking season.