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ECC Celebrates Spring 2025 Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies on May 17
Elgin Community College (ECC) will recognize the spring graduates with two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 17.
ECC culinary arts students participate in annual Fisher Nuts scholarship recipe contest
Eight Elgin Community College culinary students competed for scholarship prizes in the annual Fisher Nuts Recipe Competition on Wednesday, April 16, at the college’s Spartan Terrace Restaurant.
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Elgin Community College Welcomes 2025 Newly Elected Board Members, Student Trustee
New members of ECC Board of Trustees were officially seated on April 28.
Thriving After 55 Resource Fair Empowers Community Members to Live Vibrantly
Embrace life beyond 55 and discover new ways to thrive! The Thriving After 55 Resource Fair invites community members to a day of connection, education, and inspiration on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL. (Building J – Event Center).
From geologist to caregiver: A student’s journey
For McGregory Gamez, life has been a journey of transformation and resilience. A geologist from Venezuela, Gamez arrived in the United States seeking a fresh start. At ECC, he found the support he needed to chart a new path.
ECC is committed to our Latinx community
In August 2024, ECC launched its Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Strategic Planning Process. The plan, guided by a diverse steering team, will name key initiatives to strengthen support for Latinx students.
Fast-track programs can accelerate your career
Looking to jump-start your career quickly? Elgin Community College offers several programs that can be completed in less than a year, helping you gain valuable skills and enter the workforce faster.
Elgin Community College hosts Hire Spartans Job Fair on April 29
Elgin Community College invites the community to explore career opportunities at the Hire Spartans Job Fair. The event will take place from 9 am to 12 pm on Tuesday, April 29, at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Ill., in the Building J, Events Center.
ECC Stories
Jasmine Rattanavongsa: Don't be afraid to make the right choice
My time at Elgin Community College has been a journey of self-growth and rediscovery of myself. From financial hardships to mental health struggles — surviving on my own wasn't that easy. Sometimes, I would ask myself... Am I good enough? Can I really give back to my community if I don't have my act together?
Gianna Daufenbach: ECC is more than a school
When I first started at Elgin Community College as a dual credit student, I thought I had my future all figured out. I was studying nursing, determined to follow a path that felt safe and familiar. But what I didn’t realize then was that ECC would not only give me an education, but it would completely reshape the way I saw myself and my future.
Dali Rangel: You are stronger than you realize
When I was 15 years old, I started attending Elgin Community College. You might wonder, “How did a 15-year-old enroll in college?” Anything is possible at ECC, thanks to the opportunities available through homeschooling.