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Actors dancing on stage for the Under the Streetlamp production.
Arts Center | Events
Published 11/11/2025

ECC Arts Center Rings in the Holidays with Two Spectacular Shows

ECC Arts Center will bring two new holiday productions this December: "Jim Witter’s Christmas Memories" and "Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays."

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ECC student Laci VerCande restocks the shelves at Spartan Pantry.
Announcement | Student Profile
Published 11/11/2025

ECC Student Talks Feed the Need Drive, Spartan Pantry

ECC student Laci VerCande is the documentation chair at the Spartan Pantry. She helps manage the pantry's operations, including restocking and running the front desk. Learn more about VerCande and the Spartan Pantry in this article!

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Visiting Chef Douglas Yeomans and Kim Rother speak to students in Spartan Terrace
Published 11/06/2025

ECC Welcomes Back Alum Chef Doug Yeomans for Visiting Chef Dinner

ECC alum Chef Douglas Yeomans hosted a live cooking demonstration for culinary students.

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Students walk the hall with international flags during International Week in 2023.
Announcement | Events
Published 11/05/2025

ECC Celebrates International Week this November

During International Week, taking place November 17 to 20, ECC will showcase global traditions, histories, and perspectives through a variety of events and activities.

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A wide shot of the Fall 2025 Job Fair at Elgin Community College.
Accomplishment | Events
Published 11/04/2025

Elgin Community College Fall Job Fair Draws More than 400 Guests

Elgin Community College welcomed more than 400 job seekers to its Fall 2025 Job Fair on October 22, 2025. Opportunities were available for all experience levels and career paths.

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15 National Council of Marketing and Public Relations Medallion Awards with a gray backdrop in the back.
Accomplishment | Announcement
Published 11/04/2025

ECC’s Marketing & Communications Department Earns 15 Medallion Awards from NCMPR

The NCMPR Medallion Awards honor outstanding marketing and public relations achievements that advance the mission of community and technical colleges.

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Club Cabaret actor performs on stage.
Announcement | Arts Center | Events
Published 11/03/2025

Club Cabaret is Back with “Make ‘Em Laugh” November 21 & 22

Club Cabaret makes its much-anticipated comeback at the ECC Arts Center’s transformed SecondSpace Theatre on November 21 and 22, 2025.

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An aerial shot of ECC's campus.
Accomplishment | Announcement
Published 10/30/2025

Elgin Community College Honored with Two 2025 Elgin Image Awards

Elgin Community College (ECC) earned two honors at the 2025 Elgin Image Awards. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society was recognized, and Bill Angelo, ECC’s head baseball coach, also received individual recognition.

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Retired professor Sally Guy and GED graduate Zacharia Gai pose for a photo at his GED graduation.

Veterans Day Alumni Spotlight: Zacharia Gai

Alum Zacharia Gai came to Illinois for refuge and was able to find his purpose after obtaining his GED at ECC and serving in the U.S. Army.

ECC Student Sid Perkins

Meet Me Monday: Sid

Elgin Community College (ECC) dual-credit student Sid Perkins has found that ECC offers a wealth of opportunities for growth and exploration.

Ginger Alms stands in her office

Office Space: Ginger Alms

Ginger Alms, associate professor of English, reinvented herself before entering higher education. “Who doesn’t love a plot twist?” Alms said. 

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