A Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held Thursday, Dec. 12 in the Mobley Atrium of the Fleming Building on ECC’s Tarboro campus. Nearly 90 students received scholarships and were recognized in front of their family and friends. Some of our scholarship recipients were highlighted in a video shown at the ceremony. You can view it here. A future newsletter will feature a video of the scholarship ceremony in its entirety.

Edgecombe Community College held its Emergency Medical Services graduation ceremony on Dec. 5 in Tarboro. A total of 34 students have completed their training and received their certificate and eligibility to take the state test and become certified. Of those 34 students, 10 have completed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), eight have completed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and 16 have completed Paramedic training.

Congratulations to all of our graduates.

ECC’s Student Services, along with faculty and staff, were busy participating in area Christmas parades throughout the month of December. The events kicked off Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. with the Pinetops Christmas Parade. Participation continued at the Rocky Mount, Tarboro and Princeville parades. ECC Construction students built the handmade float featured in the Pinetops and Princeville parades. Electronics students crafted the light up ornaments for the nighttime Tarboro Christmas Parade. Thanks to everyone who represented ECC!

Over the last several months, you have supported our ECC Foundation and our friends in Western NC in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. It can be challenging to support every worthy cause, but please consider contributing to the United Way this year. No amount is too small.

The United Way reaches out to individuals in times of need, including the help they provided to those across Nash and Edgecombe counties following a tornado in 2023. There are nearly 30 United Way partner agencies aiding those in need in the Tar River Region. Let’s help to provide the resources essential to empower individuals and improve lives.

 Below, you will find an online giving link specifically for Edgecombe Community College employees and supporters. Thank you for supporting our community. 

Edgecombe Community College will be closed for the holidays from December 23, 2024, through January 1, 2025. The College will reopen on January 2. The last day to register for Spring Semester is January 6. Classes begin January 7.