NEWS
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05/02/2025
ESCC Receives Lead Gift to Launch Engineering Program
Eastern Shore Community College announced that it will launch an Associate of Science degree in Engineering in Fall 2026. The new program is made possible by a lead gift of $1.25 million from Jane Batten to establish the Batten Engineering Fund at Eastern Shore Community College Foundation. As ESCC enrollment has grown steadily in recent …
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04/30/2025
VCCS Chancellor to Address Graduates
Dore’ Announced as ESCC Commencement Speaker on May 14th The 54th Annual Commencement at your Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa, will be held on Wednesday, May 14th at 5:00pm (rain date is Thursday, May 15th). The college is excited to announce our commencement speaker for this momentous occasion is Dr. David Dore’, Chancellor of …
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04/23/2025
Dr. Jim Shaeffer Scholarship Fundraiser
Dinner Event to Honor the Retiring President & Launch Scholarship on May 31st Sponsorship Levels and Ticket Information *(Please read instructions carefully) The above PDF can be printed and mailed with a check, or if supporters prefer a convenient and safe online option, our Foundation General Donation Portal can be used with the following instructions: …
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04/21/2025
Custis Honored for Philanthropy by VCCS
Receiving the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership John Custis of Onancock, Virginia, has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. He was nominated for the award by Eastern Shore Community College. Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE), more than two dozen individuals, families, and organizations were honored with …
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04/20/2025
ESCC Career Fair is April 24th
Career Services is Bring Over 30 Employers to Campus Eastern Shore Community College welcomes job seekers to attend our Spring 2025 Career Fair on Thursday, April 24th from 10:00AM-1:00PM at the Workforce Development Center on campus in Melfa. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes and dress for success as they will have …
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04/14/2025
State Board to Consider 25-26 Tuition and Fees at May 22nd Meeting
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that at its regular business meeting on May 22, 2025, it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall semester 2025. The May 22 meeting will occur at 9 a.m. at the …
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04/10/2025
ESCC’s Bradbury Honored by VCCS
“Excellence in Education” Award Presented at New Horizons Conference Eastern Shore Community College is proud to announce that Hayleigh Bradbury, Career Services Coordinator, was awarded the 2025 Excellence in Education: Developing Virginia’s Talent Award, at the recent New Horizons Conference held at the Hotel Roanoke, April 1-3, 2025. The conference is held each spring by …
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04/10/2025
April Is Community College Month!
ESCC Will Be Sharing Student Stories and Celebrating Success Eastern Shore Community College is the “best decision ever,” according to many who have attended and acquired high-quality higher education with little or no student debt. ESCC is encouraging current and former students, supporters, business partners, and our community to join the 2025 Community College Month …
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04/01/2025
ESCC Presidential Candidates to Visit
Candidate Forums Announced (Dates and Times Below) RICHMOND (March 20, 2025) – The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC), to succeed Dr. Jim Shaeffer, who is retiring at the end of June after six years leading the college. The finalists, in …
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03/25/2025
Interim Vice President Announced
Eastern Shore Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ramzi Ockaili as the Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, Student Success, and Workforce Development. Dr. Ockaili brings more than 25 years of distinguished experience in higher education, teaching, leadership, and research. He currently serves as the Department Chair of Anatomy & Physiology …