NEWS
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05/03/2024
The Honorable Jamar K. Walker to Present Commencement Address
Judge Will Address Graduates on Wednesday at ESCC On March 6, 2023, Jamar K. Walker was sworn in as a United States District Judge in the Norfolk Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Judge Walker was raised in Melfa, Virginia, and is a 2004 graduate of Nandua High …
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04/11/2024
ESCC Selected for Achieving the Dream
College will be part of the rural-serving cohort ESCC is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national, leading higher education reform network of more than 300 community colleges across the country, to be part of its second Accelerating Equitable Outcomes initiative. As one of six Accelerating Equitable Outcomes …
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03/21/2024
ESCC Announces Poetry and Art Winners
Your Eastern Shore Community College is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural Virginia Community College System Poetry & Visual Arts Competition. Participating students submitted original poetry and visual art works during February and March interpreting the theme “I belong.” The program aimed to foster a sense of community and belonging at ESCC and across the Virginia Community College System …
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03/07/2024
Take Two Program is Back with Free Summer Classes!
Program includes recent 2024 graduates, as well as 2022 and 2023 high school grads and those who recently completed their GED! 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, …
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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 …