ECC In the News 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.