East Central Community College celebrated the achievements and legacy of its alumni during Homecoming festivities on Thursday, Sept. 25, on the Decatur campus. The highlight of the day was the Alumni Reception and Recognition Ceremony in Brackeen-Wood Gymnasium, where four outstanding individuals and several reunion groups were honored. The event was free and open to the public.

East Central Community College recognized the achievements of student scholarship recipients during the 2025 Scholarship Recognition Reception, held September 24 in Brackeen-Wood Gymnasium on the Decatur campus.

The annual event, sponsored by the East Central Community College Foundation, brought together students, donors, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate the impact of scholarships on student success.

East Central Community College inducted 69 students into the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society during a ceremony held Monday, September 22, 2025, in Huff Auditorium.

East Central Community College will host Come See EC Preview Days on March 18th for seniors and March 19th for juniors, giving prospective students an opportunity to experience campus life and explore academic programs.

East Central Community College (ECCC) has reached a historic milestone, enrolling a record 3,016 students for the Fall 2025 semester. This marks only the second time in the college’s history that enrollment has surpassed 3,000 students — the first since 2011 — and it represents the highest student headcount ever recorded at ECCC.

ECCC’s student numbers are up 8% from Fall 2024 to Fall 2025, continuing a trend of consistent growth with seven consecutive semesters of enrollment increases.