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College Holds On-Campus Commencement Ceremonies

stream both ceremonies for the benefit of the families of our students was a top a priority in our decision to hold Commencement on campus. The tech- nology infrastructure and technology support we have on campus is more convenient and conducive to a suc- cessful live stream production for this year.” In recent years, the college has held one Commencement Ceremony each May at the Neshoba County Coliseum in Philadelphia.

Students receiving a certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree from a career and technical program or a healthcare education program par- ticipated in Commencement at 10 a.m. Students receiving the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree par- ticipated in Commencement at 2 p.m. “We did not want the COVID-19 situation to prevent us from having a Commencement ceremony for the second straight May,” said President Dr. Brent Gregory. “The ability to live

East Central held two on-campus Commencement Ceremonies in Huff Auditorium on May 7. Due to COVID-19 precautions, guests were not allowed for either Commencement ceremony. Only those students who were graduating and who signed up in advance to participate in Commencement and faculty and staff who assisted with the ceremonies were allowed into Huff Auditorium. Family and friends were able to view both ceremonies through live steam.

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ECCC Recognized as a Top College for Veterans by Military Times

United States and public data obtained from the Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs are used to determine the rankings.

East Central Community College was been named a 2021 “Best for Vets” col- lege by Military Times . ECCC was one of only three com- munity colleges in Mississippi to be included in the annual rankings, and one of only six two-year or four-year institutions in the state to be honored for support to veterans.

The complete listing of colleges and universities can be found online at col- leges.militarytimes.com, which includes individual webpages for each school to help veterans make decisions about career planning and how to use the education benefits they earn through military service.

Military Times has released its Best for Vets for the past 10 years. Surveys sent to colleges and universities across the

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