ECC In the News
News Releases
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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.
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Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Elgin Community College Arts Center
This past year, the Elgin Community College (ECC) Arts Center celebrated 30 years of providing year-round performances of all kinds to the college and community. Concluding this special year are two returning holiday-themed shows.
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Elgin Community College Announces 2025 NISOD Award Winners
Elgin Community College selects five employees to receive the 2025 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. The award recognizes outstanding faculty, staff, and administrators of community and technical colleges.
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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.
ECC Stories
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ECC’s Respiratory Care Program: A Breath of Fresh Air in Health Care
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Elgin Community College (ECC) will launch a new Respiratory Care Program in the Spring of 2025. This cutting-edge program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in one of health care's most vital fields, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to make a difference in patients' lives.
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Tracie Hogel: I was excited about this new path
My journey at Elgin Community College (ECC) started when I enrolled in the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) program. I was working for a local mental health agency, and one of my job requirements upon being hired was to become a Certified Recovery Support Specialist in the state of Illinois.
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Support Opportunities Strategies from ECC Accessibility Specialists
Support. Opportunities. Strategies. (S.O.S.)