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ECC In the News 2025

Black History Month 2025
Events
Published 02/07/2025

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.

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Student in a welding class at ECC
Accomplishment | Announcement | Student Resources
Published 02/05/2025

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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Kid's College at Elgin Community College
Announcement | Student Resources
Published 01/30/2025

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.

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Black History Month 2025
Events
Published 01/29/2025

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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Piano duo Ryan & Ryan
Arts Center | Events
Published 01/23/2025

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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The monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery
Accomplishment | Arts Center
Published 01/22/2025

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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Elgin Community College across Lake Spartan
Events
Published 01/09/2025

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.

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