NEWS
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05/02/2018
ESCC Phi Theta Kappa Receives National and State Honors
Category: Students
April 2018 was an eventful month for the ESCC Chapter of Phi-Theta-Kappa. Chapter Advisor Robin Rich-Coates and members Crystal Roughton and Jorge Morales attended the Catalyst 2018 Annual Convention in Kansas City, MO, April 18-21. This convention marked the 100th Anniversary of Phi Theta Kappa. At the convention, ESCC PTK was honored for Distinguished Chapter …
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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
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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03/23/2018
Phi Theta Kappa Holds 2018 Induction Ceremony
Category: Students
The Eastern Shore Community College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa conducted the 2018 Induction Ceremony in the Great Hall of Workforce Development Services on Thursday, March 22. Dr. Julie Nash served as guest speaker, as Chapter Sponsor Robin Rich-Coates oversaw the program. A reception with family, friends, staff, and faculty followed the ceremony. New members …