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Helping classmates succeed while strengthening his own skills made Nicholas Mehmert’s time at ECC especially meaningful.

📚 Student Worker Spotlight: Nicholas Mehmert

Nicholas came to ECC because of its partnership with Missouri S&T and the opportunity to use A+ benefits while pursuing engineering. ⚙️

As a student tutor, he enjoyed helping other students better understand challenging subjects while also reinforcing his own knowledge along the way.
“The ability to teach others gives me a broader understanding of the subject matter.”

Working at ECC also helped Nicholas discover how important balance is between academics and work responsibilities.

Outside the classroom, Nicholas enjoys making music, watching movies, and gaming. Although he studies engineering, he says many people are surprised to learn he plays piano and guitar and enjoys singing as a creative outlet. 🎹

Nicholas is transferring to Missouri S&T to study biomedical engineering, with the long-term goal of designing more affordable prosthetics. 🩺

Learn more about The Learning Center and tutoring services at www.eastcentral.edu/student-support/the-learning-center/

We were honored to host Wednesday's MCCA Classified Staff Day and welcome community college staff members from across Missouri for a day of learning, connection, and professional development.

More than 130 participants joined the event in person and online, making it a record-setting gathering of classified staff dedicated to supporting students and strengthening Missouri's community colleges. 🎓

The day featured presentations, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions. The keynote address was delivered by Heather Bond, ECC Director of Wellness Services and Lead Counselor, who shared insights from the book "The Science of Hope."

Thank you to the nd everyone who helped make the event a success.

Congratulations to Dee Gibbs, the inaugural recipient of the Professional Staff Association (PSA) Core Values Award! 👏

Presented June 8, this award recognizes a PSA member who exemplifies the values that strengthen East Central College every day.

Dee, Technical Support Coordinator in the IT department, was nominated for her professionalism, dedication, positive attitude, and willingness to help others. 💻 One nominator wrote that she "simply shows up every day, does great work, supports her colleagues, and makes ECC a better place."

Thank you, Dee, for the positive impact you have on your colleagues and the ECC community. This recognition is well deserved!

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These Bourbon High School graduates were recognized at the BHS commencement ceremony for earning scholarships to East Central College. 🎓

Congratulations to these future Falcons! We look forward to welcoming you to campus this fall.

From The Learning Center to Supplemental Instruction sessions, these student workers dedicated their time to helping classmates build confidence and succeed academically. Now, we’re spotlighting a few of the Falcons who made a difference this year. 🌟

✏Student Worker Spotlight: Ashlynn Samson

Ashlynn Samson came to ECC from Belleville, Illinois, to continue her softball career while staying close to home. Along with being a student-athlete, she also worked as a tutor in The Learning Center. 🥎

Through her role, Ashlynn discovered how much she enjoys helping other students succeed and gain confidence in subjects they once struggled with.

Balancing athletics, academics, and work also helped her strengthen her time management skills and stay focused on maintaining a high GPA. 💹

“It’s an accomplishment to help someone else who may have been struggling.”

Ashlynn plans to continue both her education and softball career at Oakland City University in Indiana.

Learn more about tutoring available through The Learning Center ⇨ www.eastcentral.edu/learning-center/tlc-tutoring-services/

A big congratulations to the 356 Falcons recognized on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List! 📚

Balancing college alongside busy schedules takes determination, and these part-time students rose to the challenge by earning a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Way to go, Falcons! 🎓

Congratulations to the 183 Falcons named to the Spring 2026 Vice President’s List! 📚
This honor recognizes full-time ECC students who completed at least 12 credit hours and earned a GPA between 3.50 and 3.84 during the semester.

We are proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic success. 🏆

Hard work pays off. Congratulations to the 179 students who earned a spot on the Spring 2026 President’s List! 🎓

To receive this honor, students must earn a GPA of 3.85 or higher while enrolled full time.
We are proud to celebrate these Falcons and their commitment to academic excellence! 📝