ECCC is proud to announce the success of its first-ever capital campaign, Deeply Rooted, Future Focused, surpassing its ambitious $4.15 million goal. Launched in January 2023 under the leadership of President Dr. Brent Gregory and Executive Director of the Foundation Dr. Stacey Hollingsworth, the campaign marks a historic achievement for the college as it prepares for its 100-year anniversary in 2028.
East Central Community College (ECCC) is set to enhance workforce development and nursing in the heart of its five-county district through a $1.25 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This community project funding grant, secured with the hard work and support of U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, will enable ECCC to build a workforce facility in Philadelphia.
East Central Community College (ECCC) is pleased to announce an exciting new educational pathway in collaboration with Mississippi University for Women (The W) through a groundbreaking “3+1+1” Memorandum of Understanding. This innovative agreement offers students in select career and technical education programs a seamless pathway to earn an associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree.
Students transferring from East Central Community College (ECCC) in Decatur to Mississippi's public four-year institutions continue to excel academically, earning one of the top 3 cumulative grade-point averages (GPA) among community and junior college transfers in the state. According to recently released data from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), ECCC transfer students achieved an impressive 3.30 GPA upon baccalaureate graduation.
East Central Community College in Decatur continues to set the pace for student enrollment growth among Mississippi's 15 community colleges, boasting a 24% increase in headcount since the fall of 2021, the highest in the state. Over the past year alone, enrollment grew by 6.8%, further solidifying ECCC’s position as a top choice for students seeking a comprehensive, affordable educational experience.
