East Central News

March 6, 2025

East Central Community College hosted its annual Beauty Pageant on March 3, 2025, in Huff Auditorium, celebrating grace, confidence, and campus spirit. The event, which began at 6:30 p.m., was emceed by ECCC Choral Activities Director, Chandler Smith.

March 6, 2025

East Central Community College inducted 52 students into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Tuesday, February 25, in Huff Auditorium.

March 6, 2025

Ashton Luke, a sophomore East Central Community College student, is one of 22 Phi Theta Kappa members selected as a 2025 Hites Scholar and will receive a $7,500 scholarship for baccalaureate studies.  

February 25, 2025

East Central Community College (ECCC) is expanding its workforce training initiatives with the new mobile welding center relocating to the Leake County Correctional Facility. This innovative site aims to provide incarcerated individuals with welding skills to support their successful reintegration into society.

February 20, 2025

East Central Community College is excited to announce the Kids’ College 2025 dates, a fun and educational summer experience for 1st through 5th grade students. Mark your calendars for July 14-18, when young learners will have the opportunity to explore engaging activities designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.

February 20, 2025

East Central Community College is excited to announce the Kids’ College 2025 dates, a fun and educational summer experience for 1st through 5th grade students. Mark your calendars for July 14-18, when young learners will have the opportunity to explore engaging activities designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.

Bradley Robbins, an English instructor at East Central Community College, has been selected as the college’s Humanities Teacher of the Year and will deliver a special presentation on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Thrash Auditorium. The event is free to the public, and all are invited to attend. Robbins’ presentation, titled “Modern Mythology in Professional Wrestling,” will explore the ways professional wrestling serves as a contemporary form of mythology, shaping cultural narratives much like ancient legends.

February 7, 2025

Bradley Robbins, an English instructor at East Central Community College, has been selected as the college’s Humanities Teacher of the Year and will deliver a special presentation on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Thrash Auditorium. The event is free to the public, and all are invited to attend.