EICC News

Clinton Celebrates 2025 Nursing Graduates in Annual Pinning Ceremony

We're excited to celebrate the achievements of its 2025 nursing graduates at the annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the CCC Auditorium

Rooted at Home, Rising With Purpose

For Rosamarie Gomez, the path to building her future at EICC started in the same place it always had: home.

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges to Celebrate Graduates Across Three Campuses

The ceremonies will honor the achievements of students whose stories of perseverance, leadership, and growth highlight the transformative power of community college education.

EICC offers Substitute Teacher Authorization and Coaching Authorization courses

Educators and coaches play a big role in the lives of youth, and you can, too. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering its Iowa Coaching Authorization course in May and Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization course in July and August.

Rooted in Legacy, Growing Toward the Future: Clinton’s Bickelhaupt Arboretum Begins a Bold New Chapter

Under a cloudy April sky, dozens of residents, alumni, community leaders and college officials gathered at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum Thursday, where the scent of damp soil mingled with spring blossoms and the promise of a bold new chapter.

Summer Hours: June & July 2025

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will operate on a four-day schedule starting June 2 through July 25, 2025.

Certified Pastry Chef Finds Sweet Spot in the Classroom

For Amanda Phipps, the weekends aren’t for winding down — they’re for planning. She’s preparing ingredients, researching new recipes, and crafting lessons for students in EICC’s culinary program, which is growing stronger by the semester.

Admission Accomplished | June 14

Bickelhaupt Arboretum to Break Ground on Transformational Renovation May 1 at 10 a.m.

This transformational project will create a premier education and event center, enhancing hands-on learning, community engagement, and environmental appreciation.

Tianna Perkins | EICC

Meet Tianna Perkins, an invaluable member of EICC's eLearning team. Tianna's journey with EICC began in 2015 as a student at Scott Community College, where she joined the work-study program in the Continuing Education department.