NEWS
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06/06/2022
Psychology Classes Offer Many Benefits
“I had no idea how practical the information I learned in psychology is,” says Victoria Thornton who completed the course this semester. “It’s helped me better understand others and has empowered me to be a better communicator.” (Victoria is pictured above with Dr. Julie Nash) In colleges across the country psychology is one of the most …
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05/16/2022
ESCC Faculty Recognized
Awards Announced at Commencement on May 11 Faculty Award recipients were announced on Wednesday, May 11, as part of the 51st Annual Commencement of Eastern Shore Community College, on campus in Melfa, VA. Vice President of Academic, Student, and Workforce Education, Dr. Patrick Tompkins, shared the names with the commencement audience. Recognition nominations were accepted …
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05/16/2022
ESCC Graduates Speak to Shore Daily News
The Class of 2022 Looks Back on Time at ESCC (From Shore Daily News) This past Wednesday, May 11th, Eastern Shore Community College held its 51st annual commencement and graduated the Class of 2022. Much like the class from the past couple of years, these students have shown resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges …
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05/15/2022
ESCC Spring Commencement 2022
After modifying graduation to accommodate the limitations brought about by the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, Eastern Shore Community College returned to campus in Melfa on Wednesday, May 11th, for the 51st Annual Commencement. A crowd of nearly 600 gathered under a tent to celebrate over 90 graduates taking part in the ceremony. The commencement …
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05/11/2022
ESCC Saddened by the Passing of Robin-Rich Coates
Longtime Faculty Member and Leader Will Be Missed The Eastern Shore community is mourning the loss of beloved teacher, colleague, and leader, Robin Rich-Coates, who passed away on Tuesday, May 10th. She was a retired Professor of Biology and Chemistry at Eastern Shore Community College, member of Phi Theta Kappa, and Chairman of Eastern Shore …
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05/10/2022
Spring to Remember for PTK
ESCC Chapter Enjoys an Eventful Semester Your Eastern Shore Community College has watched our chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) have an amazing spring which culminated with an induction ceremony of twenty-eight new members on Monday, April 25th. The event drew a full house at Workforce Development Services on campus in Melfa, as the Alpha Pi …
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05/10/2022
Dr. Lisa C. Johnson to Present Commencement Address
The 51st Annual Commencement is Wednesday, May 11th Your Eastern Shore Community College is excited to announce that Dr. Lisa C. Johnson will be presenting the Commencement Address at the Spring 2022 Graduation on campus Wednesday, May 11, at 6:00P.M. Dr. Johnson is the Deputy for Diversity & Inclusion at Goddard Space Flight Center. She …
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05/03/2022
ESCC Philanthropists Honored
Chancellor’s Awards for Leadership For Newman and Landsberger Richmond –Roberta Newman of Cape Charles and David Landsberger of Chincoteague have received the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Ms. Newman was honored for 2020 and Mr. Landsberger for 2021. They both were nominated for the award by YOUR Eastern Shore Community College. The awards were presented …
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04/26/2022
“Take Two” Free Classes for High School Grads!
Popular Program Continues to Expand ESCC launched a program for the summer 2021 term called Take Two. It was designed to allow 2021 high school graduating seniors to enroll in 1 or 2 classes for free, including all tuition, fees, and instructional materials. All academic and Workforce classes were available to students to choose from. …
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04/23/2022
Summer Classes a “Game-Changer”
Summer Sessions Become a Huge Plus to Many “Summer classes at Eastern Shore Community College allowed me to ease back into college,” said Crystal Meadows Cathell of Parksley. Crystal re-enrolled at ESCC after her first enrollment 25 years ago. Last summer at ESCCC she was able to “get back to the habits of study and …