Join NIU for a virtual open house to learn more about fully online undergraduate degree-completion programs featuring breakout sessions where you can learn more about your program of interest and get your questions answered. Register at go.niu.edu/ug-virtual-openho….

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month at ECC! There are several events coming up, including the Jane Barbosa Legacy Brunch. Visit elgin.edu/lhm for more information.

Just ECC students having fun. ❤️ We captured a few moments from Campus Jam as students kicked off the fall semester with plenty of laughter, fun, and Spartan spirit! 📸

The latest Community Education Guide is online! See the offerings in the digital edition at lnkd.in/eMHASJQk.

Join Student Life for two weeks of welcome back events, your adventure awaits at ECC this semester!

Have you registered for the Homecoming Spartan Sprint 5k and Family Fun on Sunday, September 20, yet? Join alums, students, community members, and more for this dash to the finish! Register now at elgin.edu/foundation.

Reminder! Student Services and Development offices are available Monday through Thursday until 7 pm, Friday until 4 pm, and Saturday, August 22, from 9 am to 3 pm to assist with the enrollment process. You can always start online at elgin.edu.

Thank you to the WIOA students and other volunteers who helped load up backpacks today for Project Backpack, happening this Saturday! Find out more information at project-backpack.elgin.edu/.

Project Backpack is coming on Saturday, August 1, from 9 am to 1 pm. Get a backpack full of supplies, discover local resources, and more. Go to project-backpack.elgin.edu for eligibility information and more.

The 2026 baseball team earned the program’s highest-ever GPA with a 3.20 to earn the American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award. Congrats, Spartans!

Don’t get dropped from the fall semester for non-payment! The fall payment due date is Monday, August 11 by 7 pm. A payment plan is still available, but only until July 29. You can make your payment or set up a plan at: elgin.edu/accessecc

ECC Concert Choir is a mixed-voice ensemble open to all ECC students and community members. Everyone has a place on our risers, no auditions required. If you've missed singing with a choir, we'd love to have you! Email the concert choir director at [email protected]