ECC In the News
News Releases
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ECC Awarded $50,000 Grant to Transform Mathematics Pathways and Close Equity Gaps
ECC has been awarded a $50,000 grant to implement a developmental mathematics reform initiative developed and submitted by Dr. Farah Bennani, dean of math, science, and engineering at ECC. The award reflects ECC’s forward‑thinking leadership and institutional commitment to advancing equitable student success through systemic, evidence‑based reform.
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ECC, North Central Partner to Support Future STEM Teachers
Through the partnership, ECC students interested in teaching science and mathematics (STEM) can transfer to North Central College and participate in the CREATE program, a National Science Foundation Noyce-funded initiative designed to recruit and support future educators.
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ECC to Host 2026 Illinois Skyway Collegiate Juried Art Competition & Exhibition
ECC students will be featured in a statewide art exhibition, hosted by ECC, on display from March 11-27 on ECC's 1700 Spartan Drive campus.
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Elgin Community College Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College
Achieving the Dream (ATD) is a partner and champion of more than 300 community colleges across the country. ECC has been designated a 2026 Leader College by ATD.
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Experience ECC Returns April 15 With Open House For Community
ECC's free “Experience ECC” open house returns Wednesday, April 15, from 5:30 to 8 pm, inviting prospective students and community members to explore academic programs and connect with faculty and staff.
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Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle to host Open Mic Coffee House at ECC
ECC Writer's Center Open Mic Coffee House event on April 7 will feature a special host, Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda Del Valle. She will also lead a poetry workshop before the open mic event at 5 pm, followed by the coffee house event at 6 pm.
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ECC Receives $2 Million in Federal Funding for Manufacturing and Technology Center
Elgin Community College has been awarded $2,000,000 in federal funding secured by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi to support advanced manufacturing training at the college’s new Manufacturing and Technology Center (MTC).
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ECC Student Selected as 2026 DREAM Scholar by Achieving the Dream
Bohdan Andrashko is one of eight students selected nationwide as a 2026 DREAM Scholar by Achieving the Dream.
ECC Stories
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Meet Me Monday: Maile Fuller
Elgin Community College (ECC) student athlete Maile Fuller has come to love how easy it is to talk to people and connect with them. “It is such a social school. There is always something going on,” Fuller said.
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Meet Me Monday: Dani Macmillan
Elgin Community College (ECC) student Dani Macmillan has been dancing through life. From an early age, she knew dance would always be part of who she is. Driven by a passion for staying active and helping others move better, she completed an associate in science-kinesiology and a bachelor of science in exercise science. Macmillan is now enrolled in ECC’s Physical Therapy Assistant program.
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Meet Me Monday: Gio Tonielli
Elgin Community College dual credit student, Gio Tonielli, chose to get involved while in school.