EICC News

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Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Names Bryan Renfro, PhD, as Next Chancellor

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) appointed Bryan Renfro, PhD, as the next Chancellor following a special board meeting Tuesday.

EICC Student Artwork on Display at the Figge Art Museum

For many artists, seeing their work displayed in a museum is a lifelong dream. For a select group of EICC students, that moment arrived.

Community College Month - Free Classes

Join EICC for a free class during National Community College Month!

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Melissa Mapes | EICC

April 17, 2025

Meet Melissa Mapes, our dedicated Human Resources Generalist at the District Office. With two years at EICC, Melissa is passionate about education and inspired by the success stories she encounters. She enjoys building relationships with employees, ensuring they understand their benefits, and matching applicants with open positions.

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Discover Your Future in Healthcare at Scott Community College’s Live Simulation Event

April 15, 2025

In celebration of Community College Month, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges invites the public to an immersive, multidisciplinary healthcare simulation on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Scott Community College.

Elexiana Oliva

Student Ambassador Elexiana Oliva Shares MCC’s Impact—Locally and Globally

April 15, 2025

When Elexiana Oliva walks through the halls of Muscatine Community College (MCC), she’s not just another student—she’s an ambassador and an advocate for the opportunities education offers.

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Muscatine Community College to Host Holocaust Virtual Reality Exhibit

April 15, 2025

Muscatine Community College (MCC) is bringing history to life with The Journey Back: A Virtual Reality Experience, an interactive exhibition developed by the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center.

Chancellor Bryan Renfro and Dean of Students Shelly Cram Rahlf at PTK Catalyst Conference

Shelly Cram Rahlf honored as PTK 2025 Distinguished College Administrator

April 11, 2025

Shelly Cram Rahlf, MCC’s Dean of Student Support Services, was recently honored as a 2025 Distinguished College Administrator by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.

Tyler Halterman Employee Spotlight, all text in accompanying Q&A article

Tyler Halterman | Scott

April 10, 2025

Meet Tyler Halterman, an inspiring Instructor in the Game and Simulation Development (GSD) department at the Blong Technology Center.

Employee Spotlgiht: Courtney Cooper, all text in Q&A below

Courtney Cooper | Muscatine

April 10, 2025

Meet Courtney Cooper, our dynamic Executive Assistant to the President and Stage Director for the Theater Department at Muscatine Community College (MCC).

Blong Technology Center

Game & Simulation Development Program Prepares Students for Real-World Tech Careers

April 8, 2025

“This isn’t just about gaming. It’s about development,” he said. “We teach how to create simulations, solve real-world problems, and build immersive experiences that go far beyond entertainment.”

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CCC offers community heritage bus tours

April 8, 2025

The Clinton Community College Diversity Team is collaborating with the Clinton Historical Society and City of Clinton to offer bus tours highlighting our community’s heritage.

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Registration for the 2025 Fall term is now open!

April 8, 2025

Whatever your career goal, EICC sets you up for success. Our transfer majors allow you to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree close to home, then move on to the next campus confident your credits will count.

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