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Elgin Community College Announces 2026-27 Seigle Scholar Cohort
Four local high school graduates will attend ECC tuition-free as the third cohort of the Seigle Scholar.
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ECC Theatre Presents Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451
ECC Theatre’s adaptation of the 1953 novel, Fahrenheit 451, will run from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, on the ECC SecondStage.
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Spring 2026 Kids College Programs at Elgin Community College
ECC's Kids College camps and programs have a new offering this spring and summer: a Chicago Fire youth soccer camp. The camp includes three age-based sessions for children ages 4–5, 6–11, and 12–16.
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Academics | Alumni Profile
Elgin Community College Expands Eye Care Career Pathways
ECC's Ophthalmic Technician Program and its new one-year Eye Care Assistant Program are available for those wanting to enter one of healthcare's growing fields, and give students a competitive edge.
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Alumni Profile
ECC Paralegal Certificate Alum Says Program Gave Her Foundation for Law School
ECC Paralegal Alum Elizabeth White is now in law school at Northern Illinois University, but her paralegal certificate served as her educational foundation in her law journey
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Student Profile
ECC Student Finds His Path in Industrial Maintenance
ECC student Geovany Medina now has a clear path forward in industrial maintenance technology, thanks to ECC's WIOA (Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act) program and professors like Steven Wood and Michael Marin.