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ECC Launches New Pipe Welding and Quality Control Technician Certificates for Fall 2026
The new pipe welding and quality control technician certificates will be housed in ECC’s new 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center (MTC), opening in the fall of 2026. This will provide students access to cutting-edge equipment and industry-relevant learning environments.
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More than 700 Degrees, Certificates Awarded at ECC's Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
During two commencement ceremonies on May 16, 2026, ECC awarded more than 700 degrees and certificates, recognizing the hard work, determination, and perseverance of the Class of 2026.
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Elgin Community College Announces Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
ECC will recognize its spring 2026 graduates with two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10 am and 2 pm.
ECC Stories
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Academics
ECC Students Bring Second Graders' Stories to Life on Stage
Approximately 80 second-grade students from McKinley Elementary School in District U-46 visited Elgin Community College on May 5 to watch their original stories come to life in live performances.
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Events | Student Resources
ECC Students Showcase Research on Campus Resources, Community Issues, More
Student projects explore social media, space science, and the impact of policy on communities.
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Student Profile
ECC Student Apprentice Gets Hands-On with Manufacturing & Technology
ECC student Divonte Grant is part of ECC's Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which has given him immediate employable skills and is now an apprentice with the metal company, voestalpine.