NEWS

April 2018

• 04/30/2018

  Virginia Secretary of Education Visits ESCC

  Category: College

  Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni visited Eastern Shore Community College on April 25, conducting a Q&A session with ESCC administration, faculty, and staff.  The Secretary’s tour has included many schools, and all 23 colleges in the VCCS.  Click below to hear some of the opening comments made by Secretary Qarni. Secretary of Education Audio

• 04/20/2018

  2018 Distinguished Alumni

  Category: Alumni

  The ESCC Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 ESCC Distinguished Alumni awards.  This annual award is presented to ESCC alumni in recognition of outstanding professional achievement and community service. This year it was decided that we would take a look around us at Eastern Shore Community College and celebrate the number …

• 04/18/2018

  A Fun Family Day Planned For 2018 Science Fair April 28th

  Category: Community

  Melfa, VA — Robin Rich-Coates, Associate Professor of Biology/Chemistry at Eastern Shore Community College, has announced that the College’s annual Science Fair will be held from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 28. This year’s fair will emphasize the importance of protecting the environment. The Fair gives kindergarten through twelfth grade students the opportunity …

• 04/16/2018

  Graduation Tickets Are Available and RSVP Cards Due by April 27th

  Category: Students

  Please find the below PDF downloads of the 2018 Graduation Newsletter and RSVP Form.  Both will also be available in hard copy at Student Services and at our Main Reception Desk.  The newsletter contains important dates, times, and information for graduates.  The RSVP Form must be submitted no later than May 1st.  Please direct any …

• 04/13/2018

  How ESCC Can Save You Thousands On A Bachelor’s Degree

  Category: College

  Student debt has reached crisis levels in this country. The typical bachelor’s degree graduate in Virginia leaves college nearly $30,000 in debt. That burden is forcing people to wait longer to get married, buy a home, and even retire. So why would anyone take on more debt than necessary? Eastern Shore Community College is promoting …

• 04/11/2018

  Community College Awareness Month Series: ESCC Student Spotlight on Jorge Morales

  Category: College, Students

  Jorge Morales of Greenbush is a stand-out third year student at Eastern Shore Community College.  Graduating from Arcadia High School in 2014, he cites Biology as his favorite subject, and also excels as a soccer player.  He started at ESCC with a focus on Liberal Arts, but he soon switched direction to science, fueled by …

• 04/10/2018

  State Board for Community Colleges to Set 2018-2019 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting

  Category: College

  Read article from the VCCS here.

• 04/02/2018

  April is Community College Awareness Month

  Category: College

  Eastern Shore Community College is acknowledging Community College Month in April with a series of articles featured weekly in the Eastern Shore News and numerous social media features that will be posted throughout the month.   April will be full of student success stories, faculty spotlights, and a wealth of eye-opening information about the benefits of …