NEWS
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10/15/2018
Now Is The Time To Make Financial Aid Applications A Priority.
Category: Students
It’s time to think about Financial Aid for Fall 2019 and ESCC can help. To apply for federal and state student aid, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source …
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06/06/2018
Student Success: Stephen Hopkins Goes From Truck Driver to 4.0
Category: Academics, Students
A turning point in someone’s life can take many shapes and forms. In Stephen Hopkin’s case, it was “taking a bath” in fertilizer at his day job. Just entering his forties, Stephen had been working as a truck driver, an employee for two local agricultural outfits on the Shore. He graduated from Nandua High School …
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05/24/2018
ESCC French Club Visits Montreal
Category: Students
(Article submitted by ESCC French Instructor Odile Duffman)After several months of fundraisers, assistance from ESCC’s SGA, the ESCC Foundation and members of the Board, the ESCC French Club traveled to Montreal. On May 14th, eight students from the ESCC French Club, Hayley Marshall (dual enrollment), Alex Marshall (Dual enrollment), Jada Smith (Dual Enrollment), Morgan Doughty, …
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05/14/2018
ESCC 2018 Graduation Commencement Pictures
Category: Students
Congratulations to the Eastern Shore Community College Class of 2018, graduating on Friday, May 11th on our campus in Melfa. Please enjoy more pictures from the commencement ceremonies by clicking the picture below.
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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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04/16/2018
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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04/11/2018
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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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 …
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03/09/2018
Regional Job and Career Fair Wednesday at Workforce Development Services
Category: Community, Students
Every career begins with a job, and on Wednesday April 11th, Eastern Shore Community College will help provide that next step with the Accomack-Northampton Regional Job Fair from 10am-1pm at the Workforce Development Center in Melfa. Presented in partnership with the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the Northampton County and Chincoteague Chambers, and …
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03/01/2018
PTK Earns Convention Honors And Announces Spring Induction Ceremony
Category: Students
The Virginia/West Virginia Regional Convention of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) was held March 2-4, 2018 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in Hampton. PTK is the national honor society for two-year colleges. Eastern Shore Community College’s Chapter of PTK received a number of awards in a variety of categories. First place honors were received for …