ECC Stories
In the Spotlight
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Student Profile
Meet Me Monday: Bri Ortiz
“None of the others felt as homey as ECC does. This school is so community-based, and it feels like everyone here cares about you as a student,” ECC student Bri Ortiz said.
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Administrator Profile
Office Space: Jocelyn Santana
Jocelyn Santana comes from a family of educators but found quickly that her calling was in higher education.
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Alumni Profile
ECC Alumna Grabs Chance at Fulfilling Education Goals
ECC alumna Martiza Garcia came to ECC for a second chance after missing out on graduating from high school. With the help of ECC's Adult Education program, Garcia graduated with her GED in 2022 and then her associate's degree in 2024.
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Academics | Student Profile
A Second Chance at a Diploma
Students like Yessenia Rodriguez are discovering a new path forward through the Transcript-Based Alternative Method of Credentialing, a program designed for students a few credits shy of earning a high school diploma.
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Academics | Going to College
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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Commencement | Graduation Essays | Student Profile
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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Commencement | Graduation Essays | Student Profile
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.
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Commencement | Graduation Essays | Student Profile
Marcos Hernandez: My time on campus has taught me that education isn't only about classes
ECC has supported me not only academically but also personally. The environment here allowed me to find my voice, develop confidence, and recognize the value of my experiences.
ECC in the News
ECC Celebrates Black History Month: 100 Years of Celebrations, Centuries of Legacy
ECC will celebrate 100 years of Black History Month throughout February with multiple events, including a Sneaker Ball on Friday, February 27.
Spring 2026 Employee Convocation at ECC Focuses on Community
Centered on the theme “Our College, Our Community,” Spring Convocation highlighted partnerships that strengthen the college and communities it serves. Did you attend this event? Tell us what you thought in the survey linked in this story.