Laura Thorne Memorial Scholarship Established at ECCC

March 9, 2022

Family and friends of the late Laura Reeves Thorne have established a scholarship at East Central Community College in her memory.

The Laura Reeves Thorne Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a resident of Newton County who has a 3.0 grade-point average in high school, is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (two-year minimum), is willing to serve as an FCA intern while a student at East Central, and has a letter of recommendation from FCA leadership or home church pastor.

ECCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Organization Named REACH Chapter by National Office

March 2, 2022

East Central Community College’s Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has been named a 2022 REACH Chapter by the National PTK Office.

PTK’s REACH Rewards program recognizes PTK chapters nationwide that excel in membership development.

As part of the recognition, ECCC will receive special Phi Theta Kappa graduation stoles to be worn by chapter officers and members during the college’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 6.