NEWS
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03/06/2024
Project Horizons Students Explore Careers
With the Help of Community Partnerships Project Horizons provides exciting opportunities for local under-served students in grades 7-12. Operated through Eastern Shore Community College Foundation in partnership with Accomack County and Northampton Public Schools, the program provides mentoring, enrichment opportunities and a direct pathway to higher ed and job opportunities. Project Horizons Coordinator Miriam Cornwell …
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02/23/2024
Dr. Shaeffer Shares Economic Impact News
Combined with a continued surge in enrollment by Dr. Jim Shaeffer, President At your Eastern Shore Community College, we shine the brightest when our students succeed. We “hang our hat” on the tangible success stories that you see and hear in the community. That vibrant picture of students and alumni succeeding now includes current economic impact …
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02/13/2024
Microscope Photo Contest
Cash Prizes Will Be Awarded Eastern Shore Community College Biology Professor Dr. Alex Foxworthy, has announced a Student Microscope Photo contest that is being conducted during the spring semester. Foxworthy explains, “The best microscope photos/videos from our students will be shared to the public and judged by a panel.” There will be monetary prizes as …
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02/13/2024
ESCC Presents Service Awards
College Employees Honored Eastern Shore Community College presented service awards to 8 staff and faculty members on Friday, February 9th, during the Spring 2024 Convocation Program. ESCC President Dr. Jim Shaeffer oversaw the presentations acknowledging and celebrating years of service to the college and to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Honored were: Paige Boyette- WIOA Grant …
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02/13/2024
ESCC and VASFA to Host Free Screening
See “The Space Race: The Untold Story of the First Black Astronauts” Wallops Island, Virginia – 01/31/24 – Join VASFA for an inspiring evening celebrating Black History Month with free screenings of the National Geographic documentary “The Space Race: The Untold Story of the First Black Astronauts” at Eastern Shore Community College. “The Space Race” …
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02/01/2024
WHRO Screening Sold-Out
Feature presents challenges of living and working on the water This showing is sold-out and at maximum capacity. You can sign up for a wait list here if any tickets become available. Against the Current provides a powerful glimpse of how Virginia’s Eastern Shore residents are subject to the challenges of rising water’s effects on their …
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01/25/2024
2024 Oyster Roast a Sold-Out Event!
Thank you to our fantastic sponsors for their support! Lead-Taylor Bank Major– Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management Pearl– Anonymous Skipjack Dominion Concrete Contractors John Fiege, CFP Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital Seaside At Altitude Gallery Atlantic Union Bank Davis Disposal LJ Kellam Construction Northampton Hotel Seashore Eyecare Seybolt Family WESR Bayside Atlantic Animal Hospital Bundick …
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01/15/2024
ESCC Winter Art Walk this Saturday on Campus!
Artists, Crafters, Food, and Live Acoustic Music Will Be Featured Your Eastern Shore Community College is soliciting local artists and crafters to participate in a new event that will debut this February 24th, exclusively in the college’s main Academic Building on campus in Melfa. Designed to give the Shore’s art community a comfortable and “weather-proof” …
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01/05/2024
Poetry and Art Competition
Deadline for Applications is February 1st Eastern Shore Community College is joining other schools in the Virginia Community College System in hosting poet laureate and visual artist competitions for students this fall. Supported by the VCCS Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture, the theme for the competitions is “I Belong.” Winners of the …
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12/15/2023
Carlens Jean Wins VCCS Honor
ESCC Star Alum Honored at 2023 Hire Ed Conference Carlens Jean moved to the U.S. in 2018 after a devastating earthquake in his native Haiti and applied himself to learning English. He graduated from Eastern Shore Community College with a 3.8 GPA. Today, Jean is on the way to becoming a medical doctor and was …