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ECC Breaks Ground on New 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center
On Wednesday, September 18, Elgin Community College (ECC) held a groundbreaking ceremony at 1600 Spartan Drive for its new two-story, 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center (MTC). This state-of-the-art facility will be the second-largest public community college manufacturing center in Illinois and will provide expanded programs in manufacturing, technology, and other critical fields.
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Elgin Community College hosts Hire Spartans Job Fair back in person on September 20
Elgin Community College invites the community to explore career opportunities at the Hire Spartans Job Fair, which is back in person for the first time since 2019. The event will take place from 10 am to 2 pm on Friday, September 20, at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Ill., in the Building J, Events Center.
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Elgin Community Truck Driving Program Holding Upcoming Information Sessions
Elgin Community College (ECC) is inviting prospective students to learn more about its Truck Driving Program. Information sessions scheduled for the 2024-25 academic year will begin Tuesday, September 10, from 4 to 5 pm at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL., Building O, Room O134.
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Formerly Incarcerated Man, Turned Barber, Returns to ECC for One-Man Show
The Elgin Community College Humanities Center welcomes back Anthony Spaulding for a special performance of his one-man show, “To Cut a Barber’s Hand.” This captivating performance blends drama, comedy, romance, and rap to share the compelling story of how he overcame challenges to obtain a barber’s license after returning from prison.
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Elgin Community College Sees Highest Fall Enrollment in Eight Years
Elgin Community College (ECC) is proud to announce a significant increase in fall enrollment, marking the highest numbers the college has seen in eight years. Fall 2024's current student enrollment is more than 10,000, a 7% increase from fall 2023 (as of census date).
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Mariachi Herencia de México Open ECC Arts Center Fall Season
The Elgin Community College Arts Center is thrilled to announce its lineup for the fall 2024 season. To open the season, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will share a stage for the first time with Mariachi Herencia de México, the two-time Latin Grammy-nominated band that has issued five chart-topping albums and performed all across the North American continent, paving the way for mariachi musicians.
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ECC Foundation to Host Annual Gala to Celebrate 75 Years of Achievements
The Elgin Community College Foundation invites the community to celebrate 75 years of achievements of students, faculty, and staff at the ECC Foundation Gala: Decades of Dreams event, presented by OTTO, at 5:30 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The gala will be held at the Q Center, 1405 N. 5th Avenue, in St. Charles, Illinois.
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ECC Invites Community to Explore Careers and Touch Trucks at Open House
The Elgin Community College Center for Emergency Services is hosting a community open house and touch-a-truck event on Saturday, September 14, at 815 E. Plank Rd., in Burlington, Ill. This family-friendly event is perfect for anyone interested in ECC’s public safety programs or for those with curious kids.
ECC Stories
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5 Accommodations to Help Students Achieve Academically
The struggle is real. But does it have to be? At Elgin Community College (ECC), we know that it takes hard work and dedication to succeed on your academic journey. We also understand that you’re more than just a student; you’re a person with an entire life outside of campus walls.
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Meet Maddy Fraser
Elgin Community College (ECC) student and Bartlett, Illinois resident Maddy Fraser, who uses they/them pronouns, found solace in the atmosphere ECC provided them.
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From Student to Staff: Destiny Guevara
Destiny Guevara graduated from Elgin Community College (ECC) in the spring of 2024. After the Saturday, May 18, 2024, commencement ceremony, she was back on campus that Monday, but this time, as a part-time administrative assistant for ECC’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, where she previously held a student worker position.