ECC News
ECC in the News
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Elgin Community College Opens New CDL Truck Driving Center, Expanding Training Opportunities
ECC’s new CDL Truck Driving Center celebrated its grand opening on November 5, a new start for the 35-year-old program.
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Elgin Community College Presents Criminal Justice Conversations: Inside a Cold Case Investigation
On November 18, Elgin Community College will welcome unit detectives from the investigation for the third installment of its Criminal Justice Conversations series, Inside a Cold Case Investigation.
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ECC Receives Federal Grant to Strengthen Career Pathways and Employer Partnerships
Elgin Community College has received $202,550 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education's Title III, Part A: Strengthening Institutions Program to support a college-wide initiative connecting students’ educational experiences with career opportunities and regional workforce needs.
ECC Stories
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Faculty Profile
Longtime English Faculty Has Only Ever Wanted to Teach at ECC
As her retirement approaches, English professor Rachael Stewart reflects on her career at ECC, which began in the 1990s.
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Alumni Profile
Stepping Up
Zach Lorenz became the owner of Lorenz Calibration in October 2024, following his father’s death. Now, the young business owner is navigating everything from hiring his first employee to expanding the company’s services, and he sees ECC as a potential partner.
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Staff Profile
Q&A: ECC’s TRiO’s Vanessa Macias Arias Publishes New Book
In September 2026, Vanessa Macias Arias became a published author with the release of “Chingona Playbook: Secrets to Dance To Your Own Beat.” The anthology book features 21 Latina writers sharing personal stories about how they became who they are today.