ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, joined the Rocky Mount Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and others to assist with the Opportunities Industrialization Center’s Turkey Giveaway on Friday, Nov. 22. More than 300 turkeys were given away during the annual event. McLeod assisted with the turkey distribution and spoke with participants. 

Here, McLeod is seen greeting a community member at her car. He also took a photo with OIC’s community engagement coordinator, Theresa Alston Stokes. 

The Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh recently held a grand opening to introduce their renovated courtyard space, Marbles Playway. ECC’s High Altitude Balloon Team, critECCly stable, was a part of the grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 16. The team was invited to perform a tethered launch of their systems with a balloon. When a balloon is tethered, it is tied to the ground with ropes to prevent the balloon from flying away. In addition to two launches, there were several hands-on activities for guests. 

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The Edgecombe Community College Foundation will award scholarships to more than 80 students on Thursday, Dec. 12. Astemo Presents the ECC Foundation’s Scholarship Recognition Ceremony, will not only honor the students who have recently been awarded scholarships, but also the donors who have graciously given to their education.

ECC would like to thank the corporate table sponsors for the scholarship ceremony, including Astemo, Bojangles/Tands, Inc., Everette's ProWash LLC, and Word Tabernacle Church.

Prepare for a successful start to the upcoming semester! New students should complete the application process. Current students should use Starfish to schedule an appointment with their advisor or contact the Academic Success Center. Don’t delay. Plan now for spring semester. For more information, contact successcenter@edgecombe.edu.

Dean Sherlock McDougald shares key information about affordability, financial aid options and popular academic programs on ECC’s latest show, “News at the Edge.” It’s an insightful discussion with host Tameka Kenan-Norman, just in time for spring enrollment.