ECC In the News 2025
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ECC is committed to our Latinx community
In August 2024, ECC launched its Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Strategic Planning Process. The plan, guided by a diverse steering team, will name key initiatives to strengthen support for Latinx students.
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Fast-track programs can accelerate your career
Looking to jump-start your career quickly? Elgin Community College offers several programs that can be completed in less than a year, helping you gain valuable skills and enter the workforce faster.
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From geologist to caregiver: A student’s journey
For McGregory Gamez, life has been a journey of transformation and resilience. A geologist from Venezuela, Gamez arrived in the United States seeking a fresh start. At ECC, he found the support he needed to chart a new path.
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Elgin Community College hosts Hire Spartans Job Fair on April 29
Elgin Community College invites the community to explore career opportunities at the Hire Spartans Job Fair. The event will take place from 9 am to 12 pm on Tuesday, April 29, at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Ill., in the Building J, Events Center.
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Author Meg Bucaro Closes Out Women’s History Month at Elgin Community College
Throughout March, Elgin Community College (ECC) has held many different events, activities, and discussions in honor of Women’s History Month. To conclude the monthlong celebration, Meg Bucaro, author of “Put Your Big Girl Pants On….And Other Power Moves,” came to share key insights into her book, share personal stories about what drove her to write it, and answer questions.
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Applications Now Open for New Seigle Scholar Program at Elgin Community College
For the second year, the new Seigle Scholar Program at Elgin Community College (ECC) is accepting applications from high school seniors and first-year college students. This marks the first full-ride scholarship opportunity available through the ECC Foundation for prospective and current ECC students.
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‘Experience ECC’ through campus tours and open house
Elgin Community College (ECC) is hosting its annual Experience ECC open house. This free event will allow community members and prospective students to learn about ECC’s degree and certificate programs. Attendees will connect with faculty members and explore programs, dive into tours based on their interests, and learn about getting involved on campus.
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Famous Operetta ‘The Mikado’ Celebrates 140 Years at the ECC Arts Center on March 14
The Elgin Community College (ECC) Arts Center and the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) will celebrate the 140th anniversary of one of the most famous operettas of all time, “The Mikado,” on Friday, March 14, at 7:30 pm.
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UMGC Signs Transfer Agreement with ECC, Increasing Access to Bachelor's Degree Programs
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a national leader in offering workforce relevant online academic programs, and Elgin Community College (ECC), a two-year institution frequently recognized by The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, have announced a new transfer agreement.
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'Glow Up' at ECC's Health and Wellness Fair Honoring Women's History Month
Elgin Community College (ECC) is celebrating Women’s History Month with events, discussions, and activities throughout March. The first event on Thursday, March 6, “Glow Up Health and Wellness Fair,” is dedicated to health, wellness, and self-care.
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Elgin Community College Musical Theatre Tackles Mental Health in ‘Next to Normal'
Elgin Community College (ECC) Musical Theatre presents the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, “Next to Normal,” premiering Friday, February 21, and running through Sunday, March 2, at the SecondSpace Theatre in Building H on ECC’s Spartan Drive Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. On Saturday, March 1, ECC Musical Theatre will host an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance.
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ECC Presents Echoes of Resilience: Black Voices in Literature with Chicago Poet
Elgin Community College (ECC) is celebrating Black History Month (BHM) with the 2025 theme We Built This! Rooted in Power, Courage, and Resilience. On Tuesday, February 11, ECC is proud to present Echoes in Resilience: Black Voices in Literature, featuring Chicago-based poet Timothy Rey.
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Elgin Community College Receives $90,000 Grant Through Make It In Illinois Partnership
Elgin Community College (ECC) has been awarded a $90,000 grant through the Make It in Illinois (MIIL) campaign, an initiative by the Illinois Department of Commerce (DCEO) to promote manufacturing careers in Illinois.
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Elgin Community College Kids’ College Offers Summer STEAM Program and More
Parents often find it difficult to find convenient, fun, and affordable summer activities for their children. At Elgin Community College (ECC), the Kids’ College program features a variety of enjoyable and educational activities for all interests and ages.
ECC Students Head to Chicago to Visit Birthplace of Black History Month
Elgin Community College (ECC) is celebrating Black History Month (BHM) with the 2025 theme We Built This! Rooted in Power, Courage, and Resilience. On Saturday, February 8, ECC Student Life is inviting students to travel off-campus to explore the birthplace of Black History Month.
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Father-Son Piano Duo Ryan & Ryan Present “Going Gershwin” at ECC Arts Center
The dynamic father-son piano duo Ryan & Ryan will bring their unique blend of classical and contemporary music celebrating one of America’s greatest performers to the Elgin Community College (ECC) Arts Center stage on Saturday, February 8 at 7 pm with “Going Gershwin.”
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ECC Arts Center Awarded Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
The Elgin Community College (ECC) Arts Center is proud to announce that it has received a $10,000 Challenge America award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This grant will support a residency with The Mystical Arts of Tibet world tour featuring the monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery, promoting world peace and healing by sharing Tibet’s sacred and visual arts.
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ECC Seeks Feedback on HSI Strategic Planning Efforts
Elgin Community College (ECC) is seeking feedback from its community through an open comment forum, available now through February 2025 at elgin.edu/about/hsi. On February 12 and 20, community forums will also be held to discuss the college’s Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) mission.