Nkuah Asare, Essex County College’s newly elected Alumni Association President, is quick to point out how his classes at ECC prepared him for when he transferred to NJIT. “I quickly realized, especially in math class, how my time at Essex made my adjustment to a four year university that much easier,” said Nkuah. He graduated

The Dual Enrollment program at Essex County College allows pre-college students to take college for-credit classes while still attending their local high schools. This year, 21 Newark Tech students were recognized for earning their Associate degree during ECC’s Virtual Commencement on June 4, 2021.  One of these students from Newark, Tatyanna Nelums, is a true

Essex County College is the recipient of a $90,000 grant as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership program, which aims to equip students with in-demand knowledge and skills supporting employment and a pathway for life-long careers upon graduation. In addition to the funding, Johnson Controls employees will support ECC through volunteering and mentorships,

Essex County College’s Anne Alabson and Joseph Rivera joined 35 other New Jersey community college students June 9 in a virtual  ceremony honoring the 2021 New Jersey All-State Academic Team for their outstanding academic achievements and exceptional service. The 27th Annual New Jersey Community College Scholars Celebration was held by the New Jersey Council of

When the name and photo of Khalid Branch was displayed during Essex County College’s 2021 Virtual Commencement on June 4, it brought a flood of joyful tears from his mother, Kyisha. “Khalid worked so hard for this. It’s such an inspirational moment,” she said. To get to this point in his young life, Khalid has