On September 21, students and employees from Edgecombe Community College joined the celebration of culture at the Hispanic Heritage Festival, co-sponsored by the Town of Tarboro and the Hispanic Heritage Group. The event took place at the Tarboro Town Common and brought together community members for a day filled with food trucks, games, live music performances, and unique artisan vendor showcases.

At ECC, professional development is a priority for faculty and leadership alike. One instructor putting this principle into action is Carole Mehle-Bittner, who has taught English and humanities at ECC since 1999. Mehle-Bittner was one of 23 instructors from 16 community colleges around the state who graduated as the first cohort from the North Carolina Community College Master Instructor Program (NC3MI) in May in Asheboro.

Visitors to the Fleming building on ECC’s Tarboro campus will see a new look when they visit the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. A once bare wall has now been brought to life, with the installation of the CTLE name in black and the ECC name and logo vibrantly displayed underneath.

The center opened January 2024, coinciding with ECC Faculty Training Day. Since January, CTLE continues to serve as a space for faculty to share best practices, as well as new instructional techniques and technologies.

Don't miss the fun and fellowship at the In Memory of Berry Anderson, Sr. Presents the 38th Annual Edgecombe Community College Foundation Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 3, at Maccripine Country Club in Pinetops! The tournament is the ECC Foundation's primary fundraiser and supports student scholarships and Foundation operations.

The Twin Counties Heart Walk is set to take place this Saturday, September 28, at the Courthouse Square, located at 311 North Main Street in downtown Tarboro. The event will kick off at 10 a.m., and ECC is proud to have two dedicated teams participating in this event! The ECC Eagles and the ECC Student Nurses Association teams are raising funds to contribute to the fight against heart disease. Please consider donating to our teams to help support this cause.

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