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Elgin Community College's 22nd Math Integration Contest Was the Largest Yet
ECC hosted 61 students in its largest-ever Math Integration Contest on December 5, 2025. This competition was the first time dual-credit high school students participated.
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ECC’s Third Apprenticeship Expo Welcomes More than 300 High School Students
Elgin Community College hosted its third Apprenticeship Expo in late November 2025, where more than 300 high school students attended to explore career pathways.
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ECC Environmental Biology Students Visit Local Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
ECC biology students gained insight into how local water systems operate through visits to two water and wastewater treatment facilities.
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ECC Collected Over 34,000 Donations for Feed the Need Food Drive
ECC has collected more than 34,000 donations for the 2025 Feed the Need Food Drive, nearly doubling the college’s total from last year.
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Nearly 400 Degrees Awarded at Elgin Community College’s Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
Elgin Community College (ECC) celebrated the achievements of its fall graduates during two commencement ceremonies held on December 13, 2025.
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Seigle Scholars Application Deadline Approaching
The application for the Seigle Scholar Program at Elgin Community College is due January 15, 2026.
VIDEO: ECC Highlights Student Voice as Feed the Need Drive Enters Final Stretch
ECC has joined community colleges statewide for the Feed the Need Food Drive and has released a new video featuring the impact of the Spartan Pantry.
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ECC’s Culinary Arts Department Raises Funds for Spring Italy Trip
In May 2026, a group of culinary arts students will head to Italy for a week-long experience. The department's recent event, Flavors for Flights Wine Dinner, raised $10,000 toward the study abroad trip.
ECC Stories
ECC Environmental Biology Students Visit Local Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
ECC biology students gained insight into how local water systems operate through visits to two water and wastewater treatment facilities.
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Gem U. Catama: I am so excited to expand my mission in life
So next time you encounter roadblocks, use them as your stepping blocks to reach your goals!
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Clare Ollayos: I am 71, having fun, and still not done.
I will honor my past, but want to be present in the present, and create more good things going forward.